| 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 | $247.79 | 3.753% | $257.0896 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.32 | 8.512% | $117.5402 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.45 | 9.684% | $112.3713 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.64 | 12.550% | $58.1208 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.65 | 11.574% | $218.2945 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.52 | 8.608% | $34.2332 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.89 | 3.854% | $36.2347 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.26 | $833.8843 | $833.87 | $833.90 | $833.80 | |