| 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 | $248.88 | 4.205% | $259.3454 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.30 | 7.860% | $144.856 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.26 | 6.700% | $122.9824 | $122.98 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.62 | 12.585% | $38.9769 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.58 | 8.195% | $154.2644 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.85 | 12.186% | $256.7377 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.28 | 5.113% | $71.7712 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.77 | $1,048.9340 | $1,048.94 | $1,048.95 | $1,049.00 | |