| 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 | $249.76 | 3.190% | $257.7273 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.86 | 6.372% | $54.1008 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.74 | 13.462% | $15.5897 | $15.59 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.41 | 11.470% | $187.7266 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.81 | 12.850% | $70.8811 | $70.88 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.36 | 11.463% | $189.8884 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.96 | 5.371% | $107.4363 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.90 | $883.3502 | $883.36 | $883.45 | $883.30 | |