| 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 | $242.56 | 7.557% | $260.8903 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.89 | 13.608% | $46.4543 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.51 | 10.721% | $29.3521 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.68 | 5.208% | $41.7465 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.39 | 9.223% | $131.4936 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.82 | 12.546% | $135.9781 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.62 | 4.352% | $151.9574 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.47 | $797.8723 | $797.87 | $797.90 | $798.00 | |