| 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 | $246.79 | 4.248% | $257.2736 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.34 | 6.618% | $146.4292 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.25 | 4.830% | $132.3479 | $132.35 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.85 | 6.351% | $44.5079 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.27 | 9.613% | $131.8316 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.94 | 8.760% | $117.3955 | $117.40 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.87 | 11.281% | $49.9318 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.31 | $879.7175 | $879.72 | $879.75 | $879.60 | |