| 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 | $249.77 | 3.851% | $259.3886 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.97 | 6.155% | $21.1992 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.92 | 9.631% | $155.5883 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.74 | 9.243% | $82.7406 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.42 | 8.753% | $36.3453 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.27 | 4.843% | $23.3485 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.47 | 8.137% | $263.2812 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.56 | $841.8917 | $841.90 | $841.95 | $841.80 | |