| 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 | $236.60 | 4.634% | $247.564 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 6.322% | $37.4785 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.95 | 11.800% | $43.5461 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.52 | 3.757% | $8.8401 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.37 | 9.716% | $34.4179 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.43 | 7.686% | $75.8432 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.61 | 9.849% | $68.7765 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.73 | $516.4663 | $516.47 | $516.50 | $516.40 | |