| 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 | $249.40 | 3.617% | $258.4208 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.54 | 11.850% | $172.853 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.62 | 9.449% | $81.6708 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.91 | 5.549% | $33.6807 | $33.68 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.48 | 12.699% | $60.2714 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.36 | 11.825% | $245.2993 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.67 | 10.243% | $106.5719 | $106.57 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.98 | $958.7679 | $958.76 | $958.70 | $958.90 | |