| 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 | $247.39 | 4.122% | $257.5874 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 5.625% | $16.1078 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.54 | 9.638% | $31.2907 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.44 | 4.290% | $116.2208 | $116.22 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.85 | 13.407% | $250.4594 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.70 | 7.587% | $9.3601 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.69 | 5.828% | $160.5305 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.86 | $841.5567 | $841.56 | $841.55 | $841.60 | |