| 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 | $248.92 | 3.300% | $257.1344 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.30 | 10.443% | $59.9705 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.64 | 5.105% | $182.5043 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.80 | 12.798% | $163.3315 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.75 | 9.789% | $267.6107 | $267.61 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.57 | 9.229% | $203.7885 | $203.79 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 6.720% | $264.6443 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.96 | $1,398.9842 | $1,398.97 | $1,399.00 | $1,398.90 | |