| 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 | $242.99 | 6.516% | $258.8232 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.70 | 5.114% | $36.4746 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.42 | 9.201% | $34.311 | $34.31 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.50 | 13.686% | $189.2872 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.33 | 4.627% | $54.7513 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.48 | 10.381% | $63.447 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.66 | 3.832% | $49.4863 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.08 | $686.5806 | $686.58 | $686.55 | $686.60 | |