| 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 | $249.52 | 3.788% | $258.9718 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.58 | 5.518% | $238.0275 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.84 | 10.548% | $69.4684 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.41 | 8.133% | $43.6965 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.38 | 12.728% | $96.2472 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.34 | 6.756% | $77.2273 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.44 | 4.664% | $65.3522 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.51 | $848.9909 | $849.00 | $849.00 | $849.00 | |