| 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 | $244.57 | 5.589% | $258.239 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 4.475% | $40.4841 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.41 | 5.791% | $41.6922 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.65 | 7.723% | $235.5363 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.28 | 12.267% | $39.6078 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.88 | 11.528% | $95.7802 | $95.78 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.85 | 4.408% | $125.133 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.39 | $836.4726 | $836.47 | $836.55 | $836.40 | |