| 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 | $249.97 | 3.187% | $257.9365 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.93 | 9.518% | $18.5414 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.65 | 9.598% | $259.3637 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.39 | 11.606% | $139.9428 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.28 | 10.209% | $43.2901 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.71 | 5.813% | $74.8204 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.46 | 3.510% | $99.8457 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.39 | $893.7406 | $893.74 | $893.75 | $893.60 | |