| 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 | $246.27 | 4.618% | $257.6427 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.59 | 5.344% | $70.1486 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.79 | 11.611% | $24.32 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.73 | 7.235% | $228.121 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.56 | 5.337% | $143.8482 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.87 | 6.344% | $143.4262 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.49 | 12.763% | $36.6367 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.30 | $904.1434 | $904.15 | $904.15 | $903.90 | |