| 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 | $245.26 | 4.808% | $257.0521 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 5.690% | $37.7842 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.43 | 10.747% | $221.9702 | $221.97 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.29 | 10.137% | $41.0701 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.47 | 5.725% | $62.8747 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.92 | 9.121% | $111.2161 | $111.22 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.46 | 6.282% | $149.2837 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.58 | $881.2511 | $881.24 | $881.20 | $881.40 | |