| 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 | $245.51 | 4.750% | $257.1717 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.62 | 11.494% | $159.0127 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.93 | 3.359% | $75.3797 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.61 | 5.157% | $174.1505 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.67 | 7.830% | $141.9798 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.38 | 10.471% | $104.2625 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.40 | 10.792% | $17.062 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.12 | $929.0189 | $929.01 | $929.00 | $929.20 | |