| 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 | $238.55 | 5.125% | $250.7757 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.72 | 11.151% | $143.0736 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.54 | 12.605% | $216.8097 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.38 | 4.650% | $144.8147 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.49 | 11.827% | $78.8269 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.91 | 11.324% | $17.7116 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.41 | 7.382% | $125.0034 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.00 | $977.0156 | $977.01 | $977.00 | $977.00 | |