| 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 | $248.74 | 4.376% | $259.6249 | $259.62 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 12.857% | $27.492 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.62 | 5.793% | $47.2048 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.87 | 12.379% | $184.1555 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.68 | 8.403% | $52.7706 | $52.77 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.49 | 12.302% | $60.0703 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.27 | 3.540% | $111.0674 | $111.07 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.03 | $742.3855 | $742.38 | $742.30 | $742.50 | |