| 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 | $247.92 | 4.565% | $259.2375 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.36 | 12.378% | $58.8411 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 8.514% | $10.3848 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.99 | 8.163% | $234.7029 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.89 | 10.312% | $17.5286 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.77 | 5.173% | $33.4135 | $33.41 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.97 | 13.695% | $175.0562 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.47 | $789.1646 | $789.16 | $789.20 | $789.10 | |