| 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 | $246.41 | 4.515% | $257.5354 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.26 | 6.719% | $183.8341 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.89 | 12.290% | $27.949 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.47 | 12.807% | $94.16 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.43 | 5.825% | $15.2705 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.48 | 6.197% | $86.5293 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.26 | 4.843% | $68.4205 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.20 | $733.6988 | $733.70 | $733.70 | $733.60 | |