| 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 | $244.70 | 5.228% | $257.4929 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.98 | 6.646% | $193.0079 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.53 | 3.646% | $11.9504 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.35 | 10.124% | $111.6107 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.37 | 12.318% | $199.2184 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.86 | 11.409% | $115.7094 | $115.71 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.47 | 3.696% | $154.9944 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.26 | $1,043.9841 | $1,043.98 | $1,043.95 | $1,044.00 | |