| 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 | $155.92 | 4.855% | $163.4899 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.77 | 8.303% | $254.263 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.40 | 8.562% | $142.6505 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.38 | 13.174% | $110.2088 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.84 | 11.703% | $21.0448 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.61 | 12.151% | $241.8088 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.48 | 10.554% | $54.7021 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.40 | $988.1679 | $988.16 | $988.15 | $988.20 | |