| 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 | $247.99 | 3.259% | $256.072 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.98 | 6.596% | $208.9068 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.64 | 11.422% | $269.2401 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.26 | 3.358% | $162.5408 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.91 | 10.314% | $37.4075 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.91 | 5.260% | $42.0093 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.57 | 7.779% | $129.9491 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.26 | $1,106.1256 | $1,106.13 | $1,106.10 | $1,106.00 | |