| 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 | $245.88 | 4.706% | $257.4511 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.46 | 7.497% | $21.9939 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.28 | 3.745% | $243.0538 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.26 | 13.145% | $41.0264 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.46 | 7.699% | $162.0439 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.38 | 3.788% | $54.3642 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.29 | 8.777% | $63.4061 | $63.41 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.01 | $843.3394 | $843.33 | $843.35 | $843.40 | |