| 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 | $248.40 | 3.647% | $257.4591 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.76 | 5.666% | $59.976 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.43 | 3.610% | $109.236 | $109.24 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.66 | 7.327% | $81.2036 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.72 | 10.693% | $71.6405 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.95 | 3.297% | $232.3666 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.38 | 4.848% | $171.3007 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.30 | $983.1825 | $983.19 | $983.20 | $983.20 | |