| 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 | $249.30 | 3.677% | $258.4668 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.28 | 3.126% | $197.2594 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.75 | 7.808% | $37.4633 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.52 | 11.394% | $256.7854 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.52 | 12.294% | $69.0833 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.86 | 6.746% | $50.0212 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.64 | 8.550% | $71.2522 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.87 | $940.3316 | $940.33 | $940.30 | $940.50 | |