| 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 | $244.91 | 5.504% | $258.3898 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 3.699% | $12.755 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.40 | 3.493% | $46.9858 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.79 | 8.346% | $227.2991 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.63 | 11.542% | $72.0896 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.45 | 10.455% | $86.6519 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.30 | 12.700% | $268.5641 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.78 | $972.7353 | $972.74 | $972.75 | $972.90 | |