| 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 | $244.82 | 4.819% | $256.6179 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.32 | 6.638% | $49.3947 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.83 | 9.341% | $134.3036 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.82 | 10.497% | $55.0496 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.43 | 10.511% | $56.8358 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.91 | 4.795% | $211.5916 | $211.59 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.73 | 5.398% | $175.7301 | $175.73 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.86 | $939.5233 | $939.52 | $939.55 | $939.40 | |