| 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 | $246.43 | 4.460% | $257.4208 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.51 | 4.695% | $84.2899 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.35 | 11.495% | $5.965 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.38 | 5.749% | $33.184 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.78 | 9.571% | $207.9438 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.94 | 10.118% | $160.7062 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.63 | 5.573% | $200.1981 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.02 | $949.7078 | $949.71 | $949.70 | $949.70 | |