| 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 | $242.98 | 6.288% | $258.2586 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.29 | 7.283% | $82.919 | $82.92 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 12.831% | $19.17 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.64 | 7.420% | $82.3267 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.93 | 8.784% | $17.3293 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.48 | 11.746% | $64.2316 | $64.23 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.99 | 13.782% | $35.261 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.30 | $559.4962 | $559.50 | $559.50 | $559.50 | |