| 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 | $241.84 | 6.294% | $257.0614 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.50 | 9.571% | $44.3763 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.80 | 10.296% | $16.3238 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.54 | 5.377% | $186.0326 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.79 | 10.411% | $26.2668 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.52 | 5.106% | $14.2103 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.45 | 8.477% | $254.3243 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.44 | $798.5955 | $798.59 | $798.55 | $798.60 | |