| 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 | $237.75 | 8.726% | $258.4961 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.82 | 6.324% | $157.1681 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.91 | 10.615% | $81.7555 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 12.451% | $279.9355 | $279.94 | $279.95 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.43 | 4.372% | $36.979 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.38 | 4.717% | $201.4546 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.81 | 5.703% | $93.8748 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.04 | $1,109.6636 | $1,109.67 | $1,109.65 | $1,109.80 | |