| 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 | $245.29 | 4.842% | $257.1669 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.86 | 3.201% | $37.0079 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.28 | 13.586% | $257.0224 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.40 | 3.861% | $74.1568 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.25 | 10.136% | $91.6882 | $91.69 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.86 | 11.639% | $129.3449 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.48 | 7.525% | $11.2686 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.42 | $857.6557 | $857.66 | $857.60 | $857.70 | |