| 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 | $248.87 | 3.679% | $258.0259 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.40 | 9.789% | $101.445 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.72 | 10.121% | $134.0393 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 12.432% | $6.0713 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.51 | 7.874% | $97.6368 | $97.64 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.46 | 11.738% | $9.453 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.60 | 9.482% | $269.9826 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.96 | $876.6539 | $876.66 | $876.70 | $876.60 | |