| 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 | $248.84 | 3.391% | $257.2782 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.96 | 3.712% | $68.4084 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.57 | 10.303% | $157.259 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.39 | 11.749% | $6.0233 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.42 | 4.797% | $74.846 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.81 | 12.674% | $47.109 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.37 | 9.464% | $77.0298 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.36 | $687.9537 | $687.96 | $687.95 | $687.90 | |