| 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 | $245.83 | 4.710% | $257.4086 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.79 | 8.650% | $172.5253 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.99 | 8.597% | $47.7718 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.68 | 4.826% | $27.9676 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.31 | 4.242% | $136.8802 | $136.88 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.78 | 7.202% | $248.4728 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.33 | 12.484% | $163.473 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.71 | $1,054.4993 | $1,054.50 | $1,054.45 | $1,054.60 | |