| 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 | $246.53 | 4.441% | $257.4784 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.33 | 6.366% | $79.0618 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.60 | 10.756% | $87.0542 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.73 | 12.551% | $251.8104 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.91 | 3.292% | $27.7959 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.47 | 8.424% | $130.6184 | $130.62 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.78 | 8.456% | $258.9712 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.35 | $1,092.7903 | $1,092.79 | $1,092.75 | $1,092.90 | |