| 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 | $247.79 | 3.839% | $257.3027 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.75 | 13.415% | $282.1198 | $282.12 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.83 | 8.102% | $76.5686 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.35 | 4.205% | $184.8076 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.58 | 8.250% | $263.6754 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.51 | 7.586% | $84.4658 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.33 | 11.410% | $22.6497 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.14 | $1,171.5896 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.55 | $1,171.60 | |