| 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 | $250.54 | 5.138% | $263.4127 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.75 | 6.579% | $12.523 | $12.52 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.52 | 5.139% | $166.6663 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.48 | 7.408% | $231.4428 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.83 | 12.228% | $36.8445 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.53 | 10.499% | $167.4391 | $167.44 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.53 | 11.601% | $160.1809 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.18 | $1,038.5093 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.40 | |