| 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 | $242.59 | 6.297% | $257.8659 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.73 | 5.409% | $52.4199 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.56 | 10.478% | $273.4993 | $273.50 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.36 | 4.869% | $120.9769 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.85 | 7.737% | $105.4207 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.33 | 11.374% | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.26 | 9.318% | $66.9682 | $66.97 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.68 | $884.2009 | $884.21 | $884.15 | $884.30 | |