| 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 | $217.41 | 11.706% | $242.86 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.87 | 12.289% | $143.5839 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.42 | 4.244% | $258.9629 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.45 | 9.874% | $7.0869 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.47 | 13.258% | $249.6999 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.26 | 11.460% | $28.1548 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.61 | 12.148% | $41.0574 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.49 | $971.4058 | $971.40 | $971.40 | $971.60 | |