| 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 | $246.57 | 4.779% | $258.3536 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.73 | 12.115% | $241.8657 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.34 | 3.130% | $80.792 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.76 | 12.146% | $47.9536 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.98 | 5.375% | $102.1927 | $102.19 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.39 | 12.713% | $140.2037 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.77 | 4.158% | $229.9496 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.54 | $1,101.3109 | $1,101.30 | $1,101.30 | $1,101.40 | |