| 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 | $242.89 | 6.811% | $259.4332 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.96 | 6.388% | $23.3628 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.52 | 9.208% | $144.7224 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.28 | 4.272% | $18.0182 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.38 | 10.324% | $132.808 | $132.81 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.73 | 8.243% | $235.6775 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.57 | 6.273% | $161.078 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.33 | $975.1001 | $975.10 | $975.10 | $975.10 | |