| 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 | $249.94 | 3.200% | $257.9381 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.79 | 10.481% | $8.6065 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.98 | 6.422% | $180.8961 | $180.90 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.48 | 6.564% | $9.0366 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.74 | 6.589% | $147.8816 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.65 | 10.569% | $52.6861 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.37 | 10.468% | $203.6699 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.95 | $860.7149 | $860.73 | $860.75 | $860.70 | |