| 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 | $248.86 | 4.229% | $259.3843 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.40 | 6.292% | $157.7373 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.87 | 11.706% | $149.5408 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.74 | 6.755% | $42.4244 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.50 | 11.310% | $110.7535 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.46 | 10.451% | $192.6928 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.59 | 9.357% | $57.5108 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.42 | $970.0439 | $970.03 | $970.05 | $970.00 | |