| 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 | $239.54 | 7.831% | $258.2984 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.64 | 3.674% | $141.6602 | $141.66 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.70 | 11.854% | $53.3544 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.71 | 4.587% | $195.2744 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.66 | 12.861% | $50.4037 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.76 | 8.310% | $38.7317 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.91 | 6.246% | $179.4601 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.92 | $917.1829 | $917.17 | $917.15 | $917.30 | |