| 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 | $244.58 | 6.473% | $260.4117 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.48 | 3.502% | $35.6875 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.51 | 4.392% | $36.0257 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.69 | 12.771% | $203.7659 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.74 | 10.244% | $194.8452 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.91 | 12.277% | $58.283 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.66 | 4.172% | $120.4853 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.57 | $909.5043 | $909.52 | $909.55 | $909.50 | |