| 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 | $247.52 | 4.223% | $257.9728 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.39 | 12.846% | $208.0767 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.38 | 11.396% | $278.9133 | $278.91 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.81 | 9.462% | $119.1056 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.51 | 13.588% | $84.6344 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.88 | 6.567% | $84.06 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.47 | 4.851% | $251.0867 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.96 | $1,283.8495 | $1,283.85 | $1,283.85 | $1,283.90 | |