| 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 | $241.76 | 6.738% | $258.0498 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.69 | 6.145% | $148.274 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.67 | 5.629% | $48.2408 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.25 | 3.679% | $35.5101 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.43 | 3.263% | $114.0333 | $114.03 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 13.779% | $273.8433 | $273.84 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.62 | 5.646% | $199.2695 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.10 | $1,077.2208 | $1,077.21 | $1,077.20 | $1,077.10 | |