| 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 | $249.25 | 3.406% | $257.7395 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.48 | 13.397% | $54.9749 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.59 | 8.700% | $141.9513 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.65 | 6.113% | $30.4014 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.77 | 10.180% | $77.9744 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.90 | 10.787% | $252.4836 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.57 | 3.289% | $63.595 | $63.60 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.21 | $879.1201 | $879.11 | $879.10 | $879.20 | |