| 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 | $246.42 | 4.331% | $257.0925 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.25 | 5.206% | $20.2522 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.74 | 11.719% | $170.6396 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.39 | 10.495% | $120.8705 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.26 | 13.353% | $38.8347 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.54 | 3.377% | $248.663 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.41 | 9.488% | $9.2079 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.01 | $865.5604 | $865.55 | $865.55 | $865.60 | |