| 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 | $247.47 | 4.314% | $258.1459 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.94 | 6.205% | $127.3823 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.27 | 8.137% | $90.0457 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.59 | 5.487% | $194.7185 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.48 | 4.336% | $138.2243 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.58 | 10.411% | $34.8678 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.75 | 3.629% | $140.6764 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.08 | $984.0609 | $984.07 | $984.05 | $984.00 | |