| 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 | $245.63 | 4.830% | $257.4939 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.80 | 3.651% | $53.6912 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.62 | 7.570% | $108.2369 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.38 | 8.473% | $229.2902 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.29 | 12.504% | $157.8319 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.81 | 11.864% | $18.8043 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.51 | 12.347% | $273.5762 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.04 | $1,098.9246 | $1,098.92 | $1,099.00 | $1,098.90 | |