| 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 | $248.91 | 3.579% | $257.8185 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.62 | 7.145% | $98.1662 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.88 | 7.646% | $32.1646 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.94 | 4.110% | $54.0747 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.62 | 5.428% | $258.9523 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.83 | 10.490% | $261.6735 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.39 | 12.609% | $26.3392 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.19 | $989.1890 | $989.18 | $989.10 | $989.30 | |