| 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 | $249.43 | 3.259% | $257.5589 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.32 | 11.170% | $29.2599 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.75 | 6.153% | $157.9026 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.51 | 10.600% | $204.0681 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.85 | 13.328% | $50.8276 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.42 | 8.157% | $178.9133 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.91 | 10.170% | $171.766 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.19 | $1,050.2964 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.25 | $1,050.40 | |