| 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 | $248.30 | 3.661% | $257.3903 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.97 | 8.270% | $217.5902 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.83 | 6.712% | $73.4499 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.64 | 4.122% | $186.0035 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.80 | 10.338% | $106.8072 | $106.81 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.95 | 9.594% | $175.2956 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.99 | 8.744% | $61.9732 | $61.97 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.48 | $1,078.5099 | $1,078.51 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.50 | |