| 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 | $244.77 | 5.487% | $258.2005 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.39 | 11.495% | $86.286 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.63 | 7.494% | $257.5879 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.96 | 7.200% | $42.8371 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.97 | 10.379% | $125.7989 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.25 | 3.623% | $40.672 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.90 | 8.577% | $239.8466 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.87 | $1,051.2290 | $1,051.24 | $1,051.25 | $1,051.20 | |