| 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 | $241.97 | 7.235% | $259.4765 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.45 | 3.296% | $196.7272 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.41 | 6.127% | $93.8269 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.76 | 5.254% | $41.849 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.50 | 9.595% | $181.3797 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.41 | 8.526% | $181.6834 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.83 | 9.219% | $93.7427 | $93.74 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.33 | $1,048.6854 | $1,048.69 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.60 | |