| 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 | $247.41 | 4.448% | $258.4148 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 11.751% | $85.4783 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.96 | 8.729% | $186.9704 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.39 | 12.539% | $79.2162 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.28 | 6.682% | $34.4369 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.38 | 10.142% | $134.7918 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.38 | 4.396% | $48.4189 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.29 | $827.7273 | $827.73 | $827.70 | $827.70 | |