| 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 | $242.70 | 6.119% | $257.5508 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.73 | 7.831% | $92.4435 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.58 | 9.741% | $101.5982 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.79 | 10.461% | $159.9365 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.42 | 7.518% | $135.9243 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.46 | 13.402% | $66.2948 | $66.29 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.78 | 12.760% | $67.4079 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.46 | $881.1560 | $881.15 | $881.15 | $881.10 | |