| 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 | $235.89 | 5.319% | $248.437 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 5.681% | $74.7165 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.50 | 9.814% | $176.2515 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.45 | 7.834% | $65.1857 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.53 | 9.697% | $131.1208 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.82 | 7.149% | $218.3911 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.83 | 6.553% | $83.9957 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.72 | $998.0983 | $998.11 | $998.10 | $998.10 | |