| 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 | $247.30 | 4.123% | $257.4962 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.60 | 7.358% | $217.5073 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.57 | 3.332% | $14.0222 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.47 | 3.191% | $204.8032 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.40 | 4.822% | $209.0151 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.63 | 11.320% | $10.7201 | $10.72 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.32 | 3.798% | $51.1932 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.29 | $964.7573 | $964.76 | $964.70 | $964.70 | |