| 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 | $247.38 | 4.677% | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.36 | 3.774% | $179.9026 | $179.90 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.98 | 11.476% | $90.2733 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.86 | 11.841% | $53.5271 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.65 | 13.813% | $26.9168 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.43 | 8.638% | $160.165 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.57 | 5.121% | $144.615 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.23 | $914.3498 | $914.36 | $914.30 | $914.40 | |