| 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 | $247.86 | 3.844% | $257.3877 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.70 | 3.750% | $194.7388 | $194.74 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.78 | 9.571% | $132.3399 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.74 | 8.858% | $102.0435 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.83 | 12.380% | $15.5422 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 8.596% | $187.1326 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.92 | 5.211% | $96.71 | $96.71 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.15 | $985.8947 | $985.89 | $985.95 | $985.70 | |