| 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 | $230.38 | 6.519% | $245.3985 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.82 | 5.253% | $227.157 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.44 | 10.692% | $217.4434 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.57 | 5.742% | $215.259 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.49 | 6.511% | $5.8475 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.30 | 7.768% | $73.6055 | $73.61 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.92 | 7.793% | $41.953 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.92 | $1,026.6639 | $1,026.67 | $1,026.65 | $1,026.70 | |