| 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 | $242.28 | 6.724% | $258.5709 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.67 | 13.815% | $176.0377 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.41 | 12.427% | $53.3016 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.35 | 3.306% | $37.5517 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.60 | 10.854% | $32.8128 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.85 | 12.444% | $268.5725 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.34 | 11.170% | $167.133 | $167.13 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.50 | $993.9802 | $993.97 | $993.95 | $994.00 | |