| 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 | $238.64 | 6.250% | $253.555 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.82 | 8.343% | $142.8177 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.44 | 6.137% | $214.8637 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.97 | 7.434% | $91.2867 | $91.29 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.89 | 4.831% | $27.1407 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.78 | 5.600% | $74.7437 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.97 | 3.744% | $183.5958 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.51 | $988.0033 | $988.01 | $988.00 | $988.00 | |