| 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 | $242.40 | 7.457% | $260.4758 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.58 | 9.165% | $256.0793 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.63 | 8.178% | $24.4807 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.39 | 4.303% | $38.9989 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.54 | 10.626% | $102.3733 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.65 | 8.662% | $214.7704 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.71 | 11.323% | $40.8667 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.90 | $938.0451 | $938.05 | $938.05 | $938.20 | |