| 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 | $235.30 | 9.832% | $258.4347 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.52 | 7.739% | $44.7332 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.90 | 3.259% | $147.5571 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.35 | 4.612% | $80.9174 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.47 | 12.235% | $166.6353 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.50 | 5.620% | $26.9331 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.97 | 12.674% | $32.6417 | $32.64 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.01 | $757.8525 | $757.85 | $757.90 | $757.70 | |