| 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 | $249.59 | 13.575% | $283.4718 | $283.47 | $283.45 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.89 | 5.213% | $256.604 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.73 | 3.226% | $34.8181 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.63 | 9.221% | $56.3908 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.92 | 5.504% | $79.0436 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.60 | 7.617% | $171.7567 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.94 | 13.789% | $103.4797 | $103.48 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.30 | $985.5647 | $985.56 | $985.55 | $985.60 | |