| 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 | $242.92 | 6.195% | $257.9689 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.83 | 10.504% | $21.9129 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.63 | 4.390% | $10.0528 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.83 | 3.721% | $38.2004 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.26 | 9.845% | $24.4515 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.74 | 9.238% | $261.8872 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.36 | 6.488% | $18.4863 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.57 | $632.9600 | $632.96 | $632.95 | $633.10 | |