| 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 | $249.99 | 3.295% | $258.2272 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.47 | 8.871% | $7.044 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.58 | 6.700% | $218.2869 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.38 | 6.851% | $107.257 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.65 | 12.195% | $128.6316 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.96 | 4.295% | $142.8424 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.94 | 13.845% | $133.1303 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.97 | $995.4194 | $995.42 | $995.50 | $995.30 | |