| 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 | $140.33 | 13.221% | $158.883 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 4.736% | $37.9982 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.55 | 3.290% | $249.497 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.94 | 11.768% | $259.2347 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.44 | 5.453% | $24.7182 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.54 | 7.675% | $123.3309 | $123.33 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.35 | 13.544% | $133.2439 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.43 | $986.9059 | $986.90 | $986.95 | $986.80 | |