| 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 | $240.48 | 7.484% | $258.4775 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.32 | 9.328% | $126.077 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.32 | 6.590% | $149.5671 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.43 | 11.499% | $10.5144 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.85 | 8.313% | $45.329 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.37 | 12.637% | $241.4599 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.67 | 9.723% | $132.4027 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.44 | $963.8276 | $963.83 | $963.85 | $963.90 | |