| 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 | $249.26 | 3.281% | $257.4382 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.26 | 4.231% | $6.5249 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.95 | 7.788% | $233.8461 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.40 | 12.774% | $106.4587 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.88 | 13.556% | $33.9305 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.28 | 8.721% | $32.9207 | $32.92 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.74 | 8.224% | $118.765 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.77 | $789.8841 | $789.89 | $789.85 | $789.80 | |