| 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 | $243.50 | 5.563% | $257.0459 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.65 | 6.688% | $154.3242 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.90 | 8.324% | $155.8782 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.97 | 11.184% | $214.5518 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.45 | 3.384% | $189.6579 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.61 | 10.211% | $123.0065 | $123.01 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.56 | 12.379% | $48.9523 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.64 | $1,143.4168 | $1,143.42 | $1,143.40 | $1,143.50 | |