| 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 | $249.29 | 3.329% | $257.5889 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.45 | 3.144% | $42.7532 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.27 | 5.244% | $61.3257 | $61.33 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.30 | 6.143% | $230.6487 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.31 | 7.736% | $235.1985 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.49 | 8.116% | $146.4864 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.60 | 4.285% | $19.397 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.71 | $993.3984 | $993.41 | $993.45 | $993.40 | |