| 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 | $244.27 | 5.684% | $258.1543 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.50 | 8.165% | $34.072 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.99 | 9.625% | $85.4965 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.76 | 9.259% | $142.8671 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.91 | 10.746% | $214.7476 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.44 | 5.454% | $32.1002 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.67 | 13.340% | $37.0282 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.54 | $804.4659 | $804.47 | $804.45 | $804.50 | |