| 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 | $245.39 | 4.780% | $257.1196 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.70 | 5.659% | $96.8893 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.81 | 11.652% | $29.9339 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.36 | 11.333% | $15.9874 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.82 | 5.379% | $71.468 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.69 | 12.291% | $58.0432 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.36 | 7.618% | $10.073 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.13 | $539.5144 | $539.51 | $539.50 | $539.50 | |