| 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 | $218.39 | 6.177% | $231.88 | $231.88 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.57 | 9.843% | $58.8429 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.33 | 6.843% | $36.6792 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.37 | 6.506% | $65.3627 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.28 | 4.850% | $257.1761 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.93 | 3.787% | $222.0315 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.63 | 8.237% | $156.5432 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.50 | $1,028.5156 | $1,028.51 | $1,028.60 | $1,028.50 | |