| 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 | $229.38 | 5.706% | $242.4684 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.55 | 9.715% | $63.141 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.85 | 5.177% | $13.5152 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.88 | 12.670% | $217.3179 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.83 | 5.736% | $241.9557 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.38 | 6.352% | $58.8977 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.76 | 7.344% | $203.696 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.63 | $1,040.9919 | $1,041.01 | $1,040.95 | $1,041.00 | |