| 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 | $245.97 | 4.525% | $257.1001 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 7.700% | $83.3921 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.48 | 5.620% | $137.813 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.96 | 12.270% | $193.0595 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.27 | 7.598% | $176.7512 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.87 | 3.563% | $79.6089 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.26 | 3.312% | $160.4022 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.24 | $1,088.1270 | $1,088.12 | $1,088.10 | $1,088.20 | |