| 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 | $248.70 | 3.329% | $256.9792 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.25 | 9.108% | $30.823 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.74 | 7.377% | $235.9502 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.51 | 12.663% | $25.3604 | $25.36 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.52 | 5.185% | $83.6431 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.62 | 9.870% | $24.8526 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.80 | 11.143% | $66.4635 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.14 | $724.0720 | $724.06 | $724.05 | $724.20 | |