| 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 | $56.33 | 3.712% | $58.421 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.40 | 8.689% | $142.8173 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.65 | 8.234% | $244.23 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.71 | 3.675% | $130.3298 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.52 | 6.368% | $40.973 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.63 | 4.153% | $141.2627 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.54 | 6.245% | $196.0645 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.78 | $954.0983 | $954.09 | $954.05 | $954.10 | |