| 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 | $247.74 | 4.419% | $258.6876 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.89 | 11.123% | $54.328 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.48 | 10.195% | $253.9774 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.95 | 4.295% | $258.5995 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.43 | 5.468% | $26.8205 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.69 | 9.390% | $21.5389 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.91 | 13.795% | $19.2427 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.09 | $893.1946 | $893.20 | $893.25 | $893.10 | |