| 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 | $238.81 | 8.205% | $258.4044 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.58 | 9.325% | $174.4608 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.73 | 13.272% | $146.9478 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.29 | 9.691% | $38.71 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.79 | 7.338% | $255.239 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.56 | 11.858% | $97.9429 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.84 | 5.169% | $211.2214 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.60 | $1,182.9263 | $1,182.92 | $1,182.90 | $1,182.80 | |