| 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 | $247.77 | 4.295% | $258.4117 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.94 | 3.497% | $124.1343 | $124.13 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.74 | 7.399% | $125.3776 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.48 | 10.117% | $106.2409 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.76 | 12.637% | $62.8064 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.44 | 4.386% | $189.398 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.33 | 8.784% | $10.1495 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.46 | $876.5184 | $876.52 | $876.55 | $876.40 | |