| 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 | $249.57 | 3.547% | $258.4222 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.46 | 12.700% | $151.5364 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.66 | 12.171% | $145.4409 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.55 | 5.303% | $67.9731 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.53 | 4.842% | $36.2019 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.50 | 4.211% | $8.8579 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.48 | 6.708% | $67.7382 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.75 | $736.1706 | $736.17 | $736.15 | $736.10 | |