| 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 | $242.69 | 6.538% | $258.5571 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.61 | 8.238% | $133.793 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.96 | 5.642% | $41.1581 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.41 | 6.329% | $33.3979 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.25 | 10.260% | $15.7121 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.52 | 12.425% | $50.0516 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.91 | 6.115% | $9.4548 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.35 | $542.1246 | $542.12 | $542.10 | $542.30 | |