| 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 | $247.87 | 4.639% | $259.3687 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.50 | 7.811% | $49.054 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 9.491% | $79.5562 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.27 | 10.577% | $170.5871 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.72 | 13.479% | $81.3871 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.78 | 9.554% | $34.8163 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.42 | 10.797% | $165.5529 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.22 | $840.3223 | $840.33 | $840.30 | $840.50 | |