| 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 | $240.97 | 7.414% | $258.8355 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.55 | 13.264% | $48.1938 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.27 | 12.851% | $187.6374 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.65 | 13.278% | $203.5039 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.30 | 9.481% | $124.042 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.86 | 7.351% | $199.5226 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.53 | 8.340% | $262.757 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.13 | $1,284.4922 | $1,284.49 | $1,284.50 | $1,284.40 | |