| 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 | $245.84 | 4.696% | $257.3846 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.68 | 6.559% | $262.8597 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.60 | 4.840% | $50.9522 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.36 | 6.144% | $68.3143 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.67 | 4.163% | $149.651 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.79 | 7.735% | $60.1054 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.61 | 13.606% | $187.0068 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.55 | $1,036.2740 | $1,036.27 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.40 | |