| 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 | $246.36 | 4.779% | $258.1335 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.82 | 10.746% | $25.2722 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.58 | 3.775% | $183.2459 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.81 | 6.211% | $185.6674 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.98 | 12.147% | $50.4437 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.93 | 12.261% | $171.6807 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.78 | 13.859% | $25.9371 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.26 | $900.3805 | $900.38 | $900.40 | $900.30 | |