| 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 | $229.58 | 7.768% | $247.4138 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.72 | 8.745% | $137.8017 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.63 | 5.297% | $262.8529 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.92 | 7.631% | $234.5495 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.46 | 13.490% | $17.5456 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.37 | 8.434% | $49.1965 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.37 | 8.199% | $79.3856 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.05 | $1,028.7456 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.70 | |