| 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 | $241.60 | 6.390% | $257.0382 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.68 | 5.358% | $260.9507 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.48 | 7.672% | $145.874 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.62 | 4.120% | $41.2523 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.70 | 8.584% | $30.0778 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.44 | 8.816% | $11.3604 | $11.36 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.91 | 4.140% | $252.9665 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.43 | $999.5199 | $999.52 | $999.50 | $999.70 | |