| 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 | $238.74 | 8.258% | $258.4551 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.58 | 9.507% | $113.4274 | $113.43 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.72 | 5.268% | $115.5 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.91 | 12.263% | $78.4831 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.32 | 6.389% | $59.9183 | $59.92 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.95 | 5.168% | $202.9217 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.42 | 8.741% | $157.0438 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.64 | $985.7494 | $985.75 | $985.75 | $985.70 | |