| 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 | $241.99 | 6.286% | $257.2015 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.40 | 12.608% | $47.7458 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.97 | 9.547% | $248.6388 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.51 | 6.375% | $96.28 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.98 | 11.191% | $156.7571 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.68 | 5.722% | $158.2447 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.92 | 10.855% | $20.9738 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.45 | $985.8417 | $985.84 | $985.85 | $985.80 | |