| 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 | $238.67 | 3.599% | $247.2597 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.64 | 6.715% | $56.1748 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.80 | 12.490% | $8.7742 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.54 | 5.126% | $43.6693 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.31 | 9.142% | $56.0008 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.34 | 11.309% | $160.6634 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.62 | 4.734% | $45.685 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.92 | $618.2272 | $618.22 | $618.15 | $618.40 | |