| 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 | $247.92 | 3.849% | $257.4624 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.79 | 6.225% | $137.8694 | $137.87 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.47 | 9.478% | $51.9692 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.46 | 13.626% | $20.9754 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.57 | 3.870% | $79.5333 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.79 | 4.285% | $169.7656 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.95 | 9.546% | $191.6507 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.95 | $909.2260 | $909.23 | $909.20 | $909.40 | |