| 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 | $241.46 | 7.188% | $258.8161 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 8.874% | $44.4968 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.83 | 9.207% | $202.9394 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.84 | 5.369% | $122.0594 | $122.06 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.30 | 4.324% | $211.0475 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.94 | 7.413% | $51.4938 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.50 | 3.149% | $171.7431 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.74 | $1,062.5961 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.50 | |