| 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 | $236.98 | 10.781% | $262.5288 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.90 | 7.614% | $149.4758 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.79 | 4.384% | $177.2336 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 3.469% | $171.2102 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.40 | 9.270% | $41.9597 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.48 | 4.819% | $51.8644 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.43 | 3.668% | $204.6717 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.45 | $1,058.9442 | $1,058.94 | $1,058.95 | $1,059.00 | |