| 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 | $246.73 | 4.656% | $258.2177 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.66 | 11.362% | $239.0497 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.53 | 11.582% | $12.8654 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.91 | 10.448% | $68.3784 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.76 | 13.723% | $31.5695 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.90 | 13.795% | $211.5449 | $211.54 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.53 | 10.385% | $108.7623 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.02 | $930.3879 | $930.39 | $930.35 | $930.40 | |