| 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 | $249.47 | 3.122% | $257.2585 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 8.360% | $82.1044 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.60 | 10.440% | $48.1518 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.37 | 10.559% | $56.7942 | $56.79 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.78 | 13.453% | $65.5531 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.96 | 12.811% | $98.1004 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.58 | 13.356% | $228.503 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.53 | $836.4654 | $836.45 | $836.45 | $836.60 | |