| 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 | $248.80 | 3.510% | $257.5329 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.43 | 4.347% | $102.7088 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.61 | 7.434% | $67.2644 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.90 | 12.682% | $30.3115 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.55 | 11.517% | $184.6164 | $184.62 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.36 | 11.692% | $251.7091 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.42 | 9.384% | $153.597 | $153.60 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.07 | $1,047.7401 | $1,047.74 | $1,047.70 | $1,047.70 | |