| 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 | $245.26 | 6.191% | $260.444 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.51 | 7.464% | $38.1605 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.85 | 11.103% | $255.3702 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.27 | 11.852% | $154.6578 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.41 | 8.176% | $238.4307 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.77 | 7.761% | $73.0296 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.41 | 10.155% | $22.4826 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.48 | $1,042.5754 | $1,042.57 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.60 | |