| 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 | $238.91 | 7.681% | $257.2607 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.35 | 6.509% | $40.8462 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.58 | 7.401% | $22.1031 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.90 | 11.552% | $38.9316 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.63 | 4.227% | $69.4465 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.84 | 4.605% | $50.043 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.32 | 11.360% | $140.67 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.53 | $619.3011 | $619.30 | $619.30 | $619.20 | |