| 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 | $243.32 | 5.810% | $257.4569 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.40 | 4.502% | $90.2897 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.83 | 8.409% | $48.5998 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.86 | 13.264% | $23.6269 | $23.63 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.36 | 3.600% | $35.597 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.60 | 7.761% | $9.2674 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.39 | 11.272% | $250.796 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.76 | $715.6337 | $715.65 | $715.65 | $715.70 | |