| 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 | $242.99 | 6.339% | $258.3931 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.65 | 3.568% | $117.705 | $117.71 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.30 | 13.205% | $118.0728 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.52 | 4.526% | $63.2591 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.75 | 6.478% | $149.8678 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.38 | 3.398% | $50.024 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.67 | 4.730% | $99.1479 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.26 | $856.4697 | $856.47 | $856.40 | $856.50 | |