| 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 | $247.79 | 4.434% | $258.777 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.91 | 11.778% | $145.2108 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.71 | 10.708% | $64.9967 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.88 | 10.173% | $6.4782 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.42 | 7.268% | $184.9515 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.86 | 10.324% | $154.2991 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.73 | 5.138% | $173.1938 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.30 | $987.9071 | $987.91 | $987.95 | $988.00 | |