| 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 | $243.70 | 5.656% | $257.4837 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.46 | 9.659% | $217.6293 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.63 | 4.177% | $43.3689 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.69 | 9.610% | $116.9429 | $116.94 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.90 | 12.639% | $229.6709 | $229.67 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.34 | 5.201% | $148.6911 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.86 | 6.579% | $64.864 | $64.86 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.58 | $1,078.6508 | $1,078.64 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.70 | |