| 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 | $248.41 | 3.873% | $258.0309 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.54 | 8.144% | $49.2488 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.75 | 4.799% | $38.5136 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.32 | 12.527% | $85.8806 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.40 | 11.863% | $196.2077 | $196.21 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.29 | 7.167% | $228.5765 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.76 | 10.276% | $268.8088 | $268.81 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.47 | $1,125.2669 | $1,125.27 | $1,125.30 | $1,125.20 | |