| 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 | $242.69 | 6.430% | $258.295 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.26 | 3.299% | $48.8191 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.70 | 5.311% | $143.9601 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.64 | 9.796% | $224.6865 | $224.69 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.77 | 12.528% | $198.9157 | $198.92 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.61 | 8.541% | $63.6159 | $63.62 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.30 | 8.273% | $145.4106 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.97 | $1,083.7029 | $1,083.72 | $1,083.65 | $1,083.70 | |