| 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 | $249.62 | 3.298% | $257.8525 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.97 | 4.842% | $53.438 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.79 | 9.660% | $107.2365 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.69 | 13.299% | $81.2241 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.81 | 3.459% | $238.7937 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.28 | 7.366% | $48.6153 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.69 | 13.838% | $99.8245 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.85 | $886.9846 | $886.98 | $886.95 | $886.90 | |