| 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 | $249.60 | 3.658% | $258.7304 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 7.669% | $48.7525 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.25 | 9.286% | $13.3875 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.84 | 11.149% | $187.664 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.82 | 5.583% | $227.8692 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.39 | 10.243% | $31.298 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.54 | 4.148% | $133.8718 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.72 | $901.5734 | $901.57 | $901.55 | $901.70 | |