| 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 | $248.35 | 4.275% | $258.967 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.33 | 12.247% | $113.7399 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.56 | 10.139% | $47.9765 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.63 | 7.224% | $188.3175 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.84 | 12.698% | $9.9625 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.86 | 4.629% | $230.0373 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.68 | 6.532% | $267.0544 | $267.05 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.25 | $1,116.0551 | $1,116.06 | $1,116.05 | $1,116.10 | |