| 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 | $248.40 | 3.723% | $257.6479 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.28 | 3.820% | $187.1667 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.69 | 4.560% | $42.5455 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.74 | 5.610% | $247.9089 | $247.91 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.80 | 3.521% | $203.7293 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.50 | 11.536% | $102.0554 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.59 | 7.472% | $38.2493 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.00 | $1,079.3030 | $1,079.32 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.20 | |