| 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 | $242.84 | 6.864% | $259.5085 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.99 | 5.280% | $141.0647 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.30 | 7.863% | $106.0293 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.94 | 11.817% | $262.7029 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.85 | 12.262% | $52.5947 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.88 | 10.718% | $16.4748 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 10.790% | $174.7269 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.51 | $1,013.1018 | $1,013.09 | $1,013.10 | $1,013.10 | |