| 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 | $246.98 | 4.642% | $258.4448 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.73 | 11.613% | $35.4148 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.93 | 8.550% | $10.779 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.46 | 13.501% | $55.0026 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.40 | 8.134% | $176.691 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.97 | 6.221% | $257.023 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.28 | 11.464% | $134.0689 | $134.07 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.75 | $927.4241 | $927.41 | $927.40 | $927.40 | |