| 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 | $242.68 | 7.119% | $259.9564 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.47 | 6.461% | $66.5062 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.91 | 4.475% | $257.9592 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.44 | 3.356% | $46.965 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.57 | 9.196% | $42.1169 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.90 | 4.712% | $154.869 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.51 | 8.826% | $143.1171 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.48 | $971.4898 | $971.51 | $971.40 | $971.60 | |