| 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 | $249.60 | 3.182% | $257.5423 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.93 | 7.515% | $39.7053 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.27 | 13.874% | $68.6319 | $68.63 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.63 | 9.388% | $151.6446 | $151.64 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.27 | 8.335% | $93.4606 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.71 | 11.844% | $195.4027 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.47 | 13.718% | $241.6166 | $241.62 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.88 | $1,048.0040 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.00 | $1,047.90 | |