| 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 | $244.99 | 5.750% | $259.0769 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.84 | 3.179% | $77.2192 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.30 | 3.670% | $41.779 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.99 | 7.367% | $226.5336 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.74 | 13.346% | $107.384 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.98 | 6.479% | $96.8746 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.58 | 7.567% | $163.0501 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.42 | $971.9174 | $971.91 | $971.95 | $972.00 | |