| 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 | $250.96 | 3.132% | $258.8201 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.47 | 12.648% | $19.6796 | $19.68 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.85 | 10.607% | $42.9708 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.54 | 11.688% | $49.7458 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.56 | 9.556% | $264.6435 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.29 | 3.847% | $217.3414 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.90 | 13.356% | $83.7701 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.57 | $936.9713 | $936.97 | $936.95 | $936.90 | |