| 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 | $246.77 | 4.790% | $258.5903 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.82 | 6.801% | $101.2687 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.70 | 12.783% | $48.1583 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.84 | 13.679% | $27.1011 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.69 | 8.475% | $94.037 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.47 | 11.447% | $279.1413 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.73 | 4.807% | $166.3602 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.02 | $974.6569 | $974.66 | $974.65 | $974.70 | |