| 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 | $249.49 | 3.600% | $258.4716 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.35 | 8.716% | $258.0374 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.47 | 10.362% | $31.4201 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.63 | 7.519% | $182.3845 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.58 | 4.476% | $47.6202 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.30 | 7.375% | $43.2721 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.44 | 3.160% | $106.7087 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.26 | $927.9146 | $927.91 | $927.85 | $927.90 | |