| 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 | $230.59 | 5.335% | $242.892 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.95 | 13.497% | $176.9986 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.41 | 3.669% | $124.8278 | $124.83 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.57 | 10.404% | $159.6111 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.59 | 7.116% | $25.2687 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.57 | 5.117% | $225.5495 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.87 | 5.847% | $72.8968 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.55 | $1,028.0445 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.00 | |