| 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 | $249.76 | 3.655% | $258.8887 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.71 | 8.512% | $82.1544 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.48 | 6.173% | $54.6579 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.98 | 3.630% | $178.2229 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.81 | 6.372% | $57.2388 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.62 | 7.142% | $222.4482 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.63 | 3.407% | $183.6819 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.99 | $1,037.2928 | $1,037.29 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.30 | |