| 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 | $245.28 | 4.828% | $257.1221 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.90 | 12.651% | $277.0088 | $277.01 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.63 | 10.798% | $108.1721 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.76 | 13.536% | $95.0978 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.96 | 3.770% | $188.8199 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.66 | 8.653% | $84.3799 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.72 | 13.622% | $70.1275 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.91 | $1,080.7281 | $1,080.73 | $1,080.70 | $1,080.70 | |