| 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 | $245.81 | 5.128% | $258.4151 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.92 | 7.257% | $126.4775 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.43 | 9.688% | $38.8625 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.33 | 9.271% | $181.7505 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.68 | 9.736% | $70.9772 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.69 | 9.831% | $150.128 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.75 | 4.660% | $153.5886 | $153.59 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.61 | $980.1994 | $980.21 | $980.25 | $980.30 | |