| 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 | $245.92 | 4.839% | $257.8201 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.93 | 3.475% | $215.1556 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.76 | 12.594% | $113.4497 | $113.45 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.87 | 13.547% | $278.0425 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.27 | 10.600% | $27.9486 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.72 | 12.245% | $260.0941 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.87 | 5.568% | $94.874 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.34 | $1,247.3846 | $1,247.38 | $1,247.35 | $1,247.30 | |