| 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 | $242.67 | 6.628% | $258.7542 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.37 | 3.739% | $53.2907 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.64 | 7.102% | $124.9238 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.84 | 9.624% | $95.1975 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 9.106% | $40.1728 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.83 | 5.859% | $40.0465 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.28 | 13.533% | $246.6845 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.45 | $859.0700 | $859.06 | $859.05 | $859.10 | |