| 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 | $242.64 | 6.121% | $257.492 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.31 | 6.501% | $208.0071 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.85 | 5.872% | $198.8806 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.65 | 5.117% | $94.2374 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.77 | 5.334% | $10.2911 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.86 | 6.429% | $161.6231 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.72 | 13.437% | $84.7601 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.80 | $1,015.2914 | $1,015.29 | $1,015.30 | $1,015.30 | |