| 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 | $248.90 | 3.184% | $256.825 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.31 | 9.663% | $11.3063 | $11.31 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.90 | 6.874% | $70.43 | $70.43 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.54 | 8.543% | $71.1391 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.89 | 3.387% | $149.7974 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.60 | 6.600% | $129.6256 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.68 | 5.469% | $23.9204 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.82 | $713.0438 | $713.06 | $713.10 | $712.90 | |