| 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 | $249.82 | 3.222% | $257.8692 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.80 | 8.430% | $53.9981 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.90 | 3.387% | $41.2514 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.28 | 11.593% | $57.2249 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.71 | 8.396% | $74.4789 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.29 | 6.859% | $90.0715 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.80 | 4.870% | $231.553 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.60 | $806.4470 | $806.44 | $806.40 | $806.60 | |