| 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 | $247.75 | 3.686% | $256.8821 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.76 | 3.369% | $182.715 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.60 | 4.656% | $91.6787 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.48 | 13.662% | $82.3822 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.79 | 10.198% | $257.6319 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.51 | 9.550% | $32.3282 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.91 | 11.364% | $25.5135 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.80 | $929.1316 | $929.13 | $929.20 | $929.10 | |