| 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 | $246.95 | 4.180% | $257.2725 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.63 | 9.626% | $33.5784 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.29 | 5.786% | $110.3242 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.44 | 8.194% | $9.1316 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.87 | 3.818% | $145.2102 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.64 | 5.567% | $243.4797 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.65 | 12.330% | $88.3475 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.47 | $887.3441 | $887.34 | $887.35 | $887.30 | |