| 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 | $247.76 | 4.125% | $257.9801 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.54 | 7.377% | $156.2765 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.55 | 8.463% | $75.436 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.92 | 7.587% | $44.0246 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.31 | 4.333% | $228.8127 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.61 | 10.509% | $75.8202 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.60 | 13.598% | $230.1495 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.29 | $1,068.4996 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.40 | |