| 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 | $78.96 | 5.618% | $83.396 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.48 | 9.686% | $259.3855 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.31 | 8.386% | $124.9799 | $124.98 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.76 | 7.309% | $128.5133 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.39 | 8.109% | $257.721 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 13.826% | $157.9677 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.90 | 9.445% | $126.8468 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.58 | $1,138.8102 | $1,138.82 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.80 | |