| 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 | $247.69 | 5.129% | $260.394 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.90 | 4.527% | $83.5171 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.28 | 5.436% | $148.96 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.62 | 6.306% | $226.0278 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.39 | 12.204% | $76.7363 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.88 | 11.431% | $190.4133 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.89 | 8.537% | $41.1247 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.65 | $1,027.1732 | $1,027.17 | $1,027.15 | $1,027.10 | |