| 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 | $247.96 | 3.835% | $257.4693 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.50 | 12.295% | $58.9549 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.82 | 12.352% | $195.2902 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 7.486% | $54.3342 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.95 | 10.850% | $7.7041 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.39 | 6.219% | $163.9915 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.37 | 6.680% | $196.6859 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.54 | $934.4301 | $934.42 | $934.45 | $934.50 | |