| 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 | $248.42 | 3.589% | $257.3358 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.89 | 13.679% | $248.832 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.86 | 8.119% | $25.7972 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.38 | 7.416% | $60.5611 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.99 | 12.508% | $148.4993 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.37 | 3.618% | $78.0969 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.34 | 9.533% | $138.384 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.25 | $957.5063 | $957.51 | $957.55 | $957.50 | |