| 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 | $247.89 | 4.606% | $259.3078 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.89 | 12.210% | $206.343 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.94 | 13.494% | $216.7054 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.49 | 10.834% | $147.9523 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.26 | 12.634% | $30.704 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.54 | 9.470% | $52.042 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.29 | 10.273% | $66.4836 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.30 | $979.5381 | $979.53 | $979.55 | $979.50 | |