| 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 | $244.41 | 5.343% | $257.4688 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.47 | 6.681% | $238.4 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.58 | 8.292% | $43.9449 | $43.94 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 11.269% | $8.3229 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.86 | 8.236% | $174.1084 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.29 | 10.597% | $54.5133 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.69 | 7.241% | $202.353 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.78 | $979.1113 | $979.10 | $979.05 | $979.10 | |