| 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 | $247.88 | 3.556% | $256.6946 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.95 | 7.216% | $139.3272 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.84 | 13.195% | $283.9383 | $283.94 | $283.95 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.31 | 6.118% | $167.9954 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.64 | 10.278% | $51.4337 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.34 | 3.570% | $18.9947 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.30 | 3.715% | $31.4256 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.26 | $949.8095 | $949.81 | $949.90 | $949.70 | |