| 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 | $230.63 | 5.140% | $242.4844 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.70 | 6.137% | $161.0098 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.27 | 11.589% | $204.5092 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.71 | 9.706% | $83.0584 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.53 | 5.222% | $181.5395 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.37 | 5.583% | $176.7143 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.58 | 5.814% | $9.0788 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.79 | $1,058.3944 | $1,058.39 | $1,058.40 | $1,058.40 | |