| 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 | $246.85 | 4.125% | $257.0326 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.91 | 5.348% | $20.9748 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.99 | 10.263% | $263.5175 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.57 | 7.509% | $129.6236 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.48 | 10.141% | $79.8302 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.88 | 7.130% | $59.8642 | $59.86 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.69 | 4.631% | $212.0766 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.37 | $1,022.9195 | $1,022.91 | $1,022.90 | $1,022.90 | |