| 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 | $242.99 | 3.551% | $251.6186 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.61 | 5.517% | $209.5673 | $209.57 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.58 | 7.429% | $124.1664 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.72 | 6.345% | $199.6308 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.91 | 7.791% | $10.6821 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.99 | 13.164% | $140.312 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.98 | 8.785% | $108.7632 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.78 | $1,044.7404 | $1,044.74 | $1,044.70 | $1,044.80 | |