| 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 | $249.34 | 3.420% | $257.8674 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.59 | 13.631% | $162.0264 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.98 | 7.137% | $12.835 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.85 | 6.648% | $13.7043 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.90 | 10.313% | $239.2689 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 13.809% | $54.2414 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.72 | 7.180% | $158.3263 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.04 | $898.2697 | $898.28 | $898.30 | $898.20 | |