| 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 | $246.44 | 4.502% | $257.5347 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.61 | 7.372% | $16.7608 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.79 | 13.440% | $226.6418 | $226.64 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.48 | 9.457% | $182.224 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.76 | 6.203% | $193.0346 | $193.03 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.91 | 9.697% | $60.2346 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.99 | 10.652% | $122.8127 | $122.81 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.98 | $1,059.2432 | $1,059.22 | $1,059.25 | $1,059.10 | |