| 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 | $248.91 | 3.235% | $256.9622 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.43 | 12.482% | $22.9801 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.31 | 8.570% | $251.1333 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.50 | 7.266% | $83.1312 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.56 | 13.631% | $68.8149 | $68.81 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.38 | 12.621% | $39.8453 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.86 | 6.266% | $61.4855 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.95 | $784.3525 | $784.35 | $784.40 | $784.30 | |