| 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 | $229.50 | 12.280% | $257.6826 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.37 | 4.401% | $6.6503 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.85 | 3.580% | $154.1788 | $154.18 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.40 | 8.798% | $241.9668 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.84 | 12.503% | $42.5711 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.74 | 10.684% | $53.9474 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.29 | 6.177% | $251.9474 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.99 | $1,008.9444 | $1,008.95 | $1,008.95 | $1,009.00 | |