| 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 | $242.74 | 6.479% | $258.4671 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.68 | 5.744% | $122.3247 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.55 | 3.738% | $23.3929 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.70 | 9.692% | $62.1954 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.65 | 10.125% | $236.3833 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.29 | 10.682% | $167.4508 | $167.45 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.36 | 8.820% | $227.8256 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.97 | $1,098.0398 | $1,098.04 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.10 | |