| 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 | $241.96 | 6.510% | $257.7116 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.89 | 13.849% | $40.8604 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.84 | 12.393% | $61.6363 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.70 | 6.746% | $130.9773 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.45 | 5.313% | $247.9595 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.55 | 13.242% | $142.1753 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.62 | 12.134% | $205.9005 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.01 | $1,087.2209 | $1,087.23 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.30 | |