| 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 | $245.41 | 4.753% | $257.0743 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.79 | 7.801% | $64.4542 | $64.45 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.68 | 13.684% | $71.2571 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.40 | 7.455% | $150.8668 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.60 | 8.111% | $44.9742 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.47 | 4.590% | $147.9635 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.42 | 13.851% | $131.4068 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.77 | $867.9969 | $867.99 | $867.90 | $868.20 | |