| 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 | $241.46 | 6.758% | $257.7779 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.81 | 10.256% | $79.1748 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.72 | 3.329% | $50.3419 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.64 | 11.530% | $180.2771 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.91 | 11.501% | $77.9503 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.32 | 11.387% | $89.466 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.67 | 11.460% | $163.4784 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.53 | $898.4664 | $898.47 | $898.50 | $898.60 | |