| 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 | $247.94 | 4.429% | $258.9213 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.74 | 6.119% | $31.5598 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.85 | 8.581% | $151.8505 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.74 | 9.260% | $84.9387 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.77 | 12.596% | $117.9668 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.32 | 8.564% | $23.1458 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.32 | 11.452% | $272.2995 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.68 | $940.6824 | $940.69 | $940.65 | $940.70 | |