| 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 | $241.65 | 6.455% | $257.2485 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.60 | 12.511% | $25.4275 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.77 | 8.562% | $159.3364 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.50 | 9.317% | $187.4787 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.51 | 5.113% | $77.2686 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.58 | 13.863% | $40.5125 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.27 | 13.645% | $92.3593 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.88 | $839.6315 | $839.64 | $839.65 | $839.60 | |