| 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 | $245.41 | 4.735% | $257.0302 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.58 | 10.301% | $170.5033 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.51 | 10.150% | $161.3808 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.27 | 13.250% | $88.6408 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.49 | 10.781% | $228.7517 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.68 | 9.602% | $75.2747 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.83 | 11.677% | $218.6971 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.77 | $1,200.2786 | $1,200.27 | $1,200.30 | $1,200.30 | |