| 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 | $238.45 | 6.529% | $254.0184 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.49 | 7.764% | $18.8479 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.62 | 13.319% | $99.2901 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.27 | 6.312% | $107.6622 | $107.66 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 6.555% | $262.4556 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.42 | 7.527% | $50.9893 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.74 | 7.327% | $243.3532 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.30 | $1,036.6167 | $1,036.62 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.70 | |