| 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 | $241.75 | 6.862% | $258.3389 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 8.634% | $39.4341 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.84 | 3.128% | $234.9668 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.55 | 5.818% | $30.211 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.73 | 9.729% | $195.0214 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.39 | 11.807% | $179.3272 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.32 | 4.601% | $67.2794 | $67.28 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.88 | $1,004.5788 | $1,004.58 | $1,004.60 | $1,004.50 | |