| 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 | $250.46 | 3.397% | $258.9681 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.66 | 7.467% | $22.2027 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.75 | 3.752% | $152.2561 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.88 | 13.680% | $87.3972 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.75 | 8.759% | $18.2171 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.40 | 7.536% | $24.0881 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.67 | 8.619% | $136.5015 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.57 | $699.6308 | $699.64 | $699.60 | $699.70 | |