| 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 | $242.71 | 6.404% | $258.2531 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.98 | 7.697% | $30.1336 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.55 | 3.161% | $81.033 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.45 | 12.718% | $115.4796 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.63 | 3.559% | $210.8772 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.46 | 5.394% | $55.2897 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.28 | 7.787% | $244.9783 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.06 | $996.0445 | $996.04 | $996.15 | $996.10 | |