| 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 | $248.42 | 3.599% | $257.3606 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.86 | 12.479% | $24.5879 | $24.59 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.36 | 12.383% | $203.8178 | $203.82 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.56 | 10.696% | $115.7437 | $115.74 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.47 | 11.696% | $107.7531 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.93 | 13.252% | $71.2695 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.88 | 5.615% | $7.2663 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.48 | $787.7989 | $787.80 | $787.75 | $787.90 | |