| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $242.77 | 6.678% | $258.9822 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.94 | 12.529% | $38.1923 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.46 | 12.324% | $229.6577 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.86 | 4.232% | $8.1926 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.38 | 9.147% | $84.4579 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.61 | 12.858% | $57.1174 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.72 | 11.641% | $276.5571 | $276.56 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.74 | $953.1572 | $953.16 | $953.15 | $953.30 | |