| 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 | $242.28 | 7.104% | $259.4916 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.70 | 12.777% | $206.0436 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.58 | 13.229% | $184.0877 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.31 | 4.638% | $44.2723 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.73 | 12.200% | $267.8551 | $267.86 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.50 | 8.297% | $16.786 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.92 | 4.838% | $152.9796 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.02 | $1,131.5159 | $1,131.52 | $1,131.55 | $1,131.60 | |