| 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 | $247.37 | 4.620% | $258.7985 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.26 | 6.199% | $146.8307 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.71 | 5.332% | $15.4943 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.39 | 5.137% | $13.0265 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.40 | 8.412% | $262.7907 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.95 | 13.501% | $179.2748 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.90 | 8.500% | $83.4365 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.98 | $959.6520 | $959.65 | $959.70 | $959.60 | |