| 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 | $249.42 | 3.173% | $257.3341 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.85 | 8.720% | $256.4161 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.86 | 4.257% | $206.2829 | $206.28 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.80 | 3.786% | $10.171 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.45 | 6.135% | $18.5206 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.94 | 13.741% | $197.8411 | $197.84 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.63 | 3.391% | $70.9572 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.95 | $1,017.5230 | $1,017.52 | $1,017.50 | $1,017.50 | |