| 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 | $246.64 | 4.582% | $257.941 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.99 | 8.666% | $157.5548 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.46 | 11.678% | $179.1985 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.72 | 3.537% | $88.7519 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.62 | 8.167% | $68.8158 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.56 | 10.464% | $61.3738 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.63 | 10.749% | $56.0722 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.62 | $869.7080 | $869.70 | $869.65 | $869.80 | |