| 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 | $248.97 | 3.620% | $257.9827 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 4.792% | $83.1105 | $83.11 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.61 | 7.374% | $141.3149 | $141.31 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.65 | 6.774% | $111.739 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.54 | 10.407% | $205.9532 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.37 | 9.494% | $57.342 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.97 | 12.652% | $120.5038 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.42 | $977.9461 | $977.93 | $977.95 | $977.90 | |