| 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 | $246.88 | 4.123% | $257.0589 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.75 | 13.828% | $204.6058 | $204.61 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.27 | 3.522% | $13.7374 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.36 | 6.445% | $59.9924 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.93 | 4.361% | $41.6713 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.99 | 3.717% | $123.4129 | $123.41 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.42 | 13.671% | $199.4017 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.60 | $899.8804 | $899.88 | $899.85 | $899.90 | |