| 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 | $245.96 | 4.494% | $257.0134 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.95 | 3.373% | $7.1844 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.31 | 3.268% | $161.4182 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.43 | 4.588% | $194.9834 | $194.98 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.91 | 9.816% | $121.7969 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.28 | 12.820% | $74.7771 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.95 | 7.664% | $246.4967 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.79 | $1,063.6701 | $1,063.67 | $1,063.70 | $1,063.70 | |