| 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 | $242.71 | 6.352% | $258.1269 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.28 | 4.667% | $24.3665 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.65 | 10.106% | $195.6033 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.43 | 8.557% | $77.5423 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.62 | 9.706% | $8.3596 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.36 | 5.194% | $186.5721 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.86 | 8.800% | $202.2157 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.91 | $952.7864 | $952.79 | $952.75 | $952.80 | |