| 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 | $235.40 | 9.368% | $257.4523 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.41 | 10.581% | $22.5696 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.78 | 11.322% | $84.3598 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.45 | 11.309% | $42.7983 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.58 | 4.814% | $121.144 | $121.14 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.99 | 9.574% | $248.722 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.83 | 11.791% | $165.2606 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.44 | $942.3066 | $942.30 | $942.25 | $942.40 | |