| 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 | $243.69 | 5.624% | $257.3951 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.27 | 12.734% | $136.7125 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.49 | 9.800% | $8.224 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.50 | 3.366% | $158.6668 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.55 | 10.494% | $226.0155 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.42 | 8.330% | $10.2047 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.41 | 10.841% | $204.4019 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.33 | $1,001.6205 | $1,001.62 | $1,001.55 | $1,001.60 | |