| 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 | $229.49 | 12.288% | $257.6897 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.58 | 8.385% | $56.9888 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.88 | 7.725% | $96.8232 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.51 | 13.418% | $170.7054 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.58 | 10.326% | $135.2376 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.60 | 7.103% | $79.8988 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.73 | 8.299% | $240.1314 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.37 | $1,037.4749 | $1,037.48 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.40 | |