| 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 | $248.62 | 3.741% | $257.9209 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.88 | 5.338% | $263.2186 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.43 | 8.242% | $143.3449 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.75 | 7.717% | $30.9686 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.68 | 6.316% | $13.4809 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.99 | 4.849% | $30.3957 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.82 | 7.531% | $249.2784 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.17 | $988.6080 | $988.61 | $988.60 | $988.60 | |