| 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 | $247.97 | 3.780% | $257.3433 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.40 | 7.308% | $31.5486 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.59 | 11.174% | $32.8964 | $32.90 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.96 | 11.836% | $234.8109 | $234.81 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.26 | 9.724% | $134.1486 | $134.15 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.73 | 3.787% | $24.6287 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.75 | 13.844% | $264.9719 | $264.97 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.66 | $980.3484 | $980.35 | $980.35 | $980.20 | |