| 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 | $240.97 | 7.418% | $258.8452 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.27 | 5.678% | $42.5565 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.28 | 6.490% | $217.5378 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.98 | 7.243% | $208.03 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.26 | 6.421% | $222.6966 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.41 | 9.527% | $33.3072 | $33.31 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.67 | 5.590% | $50.3348 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.84 | $1,033.3081 | $1,033.32 | $1,033.35 | $1,033.20 | |