| 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 | $248.34 | 3.618% | $257.3249 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.29 | 7.776% | $249.2751 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.61 | 4.478% | $116.6079 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.87 | 13.669% | $49.8666 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.31 | 10.407% | $173.6813 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.86 | 3.289% | $101.0786 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.62 | 6.443% | $25.1418 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.90 | $972.9762 | $972.98 | $973.00 | $973.00 | |