| 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 | $248.99 | 3.592% | $257.9337 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.89 | 7.785% | $102.2772 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.47 | 6.762% | $58.1533 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.55 | 3.503% | $192.0498 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.27 | 4.474% | $41.0269 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.69 | 9.773% | $56.7417 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.30 | 8.515% | $179.3753 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.16 | $887.5579 | $887.56 | $887.65 | $887.50 | |