| 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 | $248.86 | 3.288% | $257.0425 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.68 | 4.353% | $6.9708 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.56 | 8.151% | $12.5023 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.74 | 12.516% | $116.7241 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.87 | 11.486% | $33.3009 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.50 | 6.398% | $104.802 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.98 | 12.181% | $236.6795 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.19 | $768.0221 | $768.01 | $768.00 | $768.00 | |