| 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 | $248.43 | 3.546% | $257.2393 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.77 | 13.563% | $40.6215 | $40.62 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.78 | 11.855% | $43.3774 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.97 | 8.677% | $159.7226 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.37 | 12.354% | $28.5042 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.28 | 4.241% | $239.0038 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.58 | 13.570% | $210.7632 | $210.76 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.18 | $979.2320 | $979.22 | $979.20 | $979.20 | |