| 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 | $229.98 | 12.302% | $258.2721 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 8.260% | $17.051 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.30 | 9.326% | $51.7112 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.37 | 8.855% | $41.7677 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.95 | 5.775% | $20.0444 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.59 | 3.680% | $257.7381 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.31 | 5.852% | $132.6431 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.25 | $779.2276 | $779.22 | $779.20 | $779.20 | |