| 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 | $242.54 | 6.589% | $258.521 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.84 | 10.406% | $87.0441 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.84 | 8.820% | $258.8175 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.97 | 13.481% | $97.5596 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.63 | 6.855% | $48.7579 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.69 | 10.863% | $8.5254 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.98 | 13.438% | $277.9004 | $277.90 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.49 | $1,037.1259 | $1,037.13 | $1,037.10 | $1,037.10 | |