| 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 | $249.47 | 3.406% | $257.9669 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.69 | 6.150% | $151.4654 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.48 | 6.474% | $198.5527 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.39 | 5.531% | $97.5001 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.43 | 9.724% | $123.3627 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.95 | 3.147% | $39.1443 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.33 | 8.866% | $110.3139 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.74 | $978.3060 | $978.30 | $978.25 | $978.40 | |