| 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 | $248.50 | 4.343% | $259.2924 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 8.600% | $8.3622 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.28 | 11.678% | $129.8592 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.63 | 9.644% | $189.2784 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.61 | 4.166% | $7.927 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.69 | 13.173% | $207.8875 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.66 | 13.782% | $164.597 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.07 | $967.2037 | $967.21 | $967.25 | $967.30 | |