| 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 | $248.25 | 3.600% | $257.187 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.34 | 9.471% | $68.2442 | $68.24 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.77 | 6.747% | $68.0726 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.48 | 3.622% | $51.2722 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.91 | 5.309% | $141.0193 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.33 | 6.112% | $45.9783 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.89 | 9.624% | $211.4537 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.97 | $843.2273 | $843.22 | $843.20 | $843.30 | |