| 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 | $242.49 | 6.593% | $258.4774 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.48 | 4.490% | $176.0448 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.54 | 10.463% | $7.2243 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.74 | 9.810% | $248.9832 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.32 | 4.724% | $194.0745 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.31 | 13.598% | $12.8479 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.35 | 12.823% | $117.7308 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.23 | $1,015.3829 | $1,015.37 | $1,015.40 | $1,015.30 | |