| 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 | $240.71 | 7.598% | $258.9991 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.27 | 10.313% | $44.423 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.55 | 4.271% | $7.8725 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.51 | 12.831% | $161.9238 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.59 | 13.174% | $57.2547 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.42 | 11.232% | $149.5181 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.96 | 13.538% | $272.4458 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.01 | $952.4370 | $952.43 | $952.35 | $952.40 | |