| 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 | $248.63 | 3.437% | $257.1754 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.61 | 8.664% | $78.9009 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.38 | 12.682% | $276.4991 | $276.50 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.43 | 13.403% | $12.962 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.79 | 13.757% | $16.8247 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.67 | 6.425% | $6.0343 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.43 | 9.800% | $273.8741 | $273.87 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.94 | $922.2705 | $922.26 | $922.25 | $922.30 | |