| 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 | $229.88 | 5.555% | $242.6498 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.51 | 6.160% | $107.763 | $107.76 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.68 | 3.541% | $123.9179 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.57 | 8.438% | $238.0973 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.54 | 6.419% | $8.024 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.27 | 9.378% | $52.7968 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.86 | 6.406% | $245.6489 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.31 | $1,018.8977 | $1,018.90 | $1,018.85 | $1,018.80 | |