| 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 | $250.77 | 5.645% | $264.926 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.77 | 11.531% | $154.7716 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.67 | 11.630% | $90.0519 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.70 | 4.168% | $128.8558 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.74 | 12.507% | $28.9593 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.42 | 11.402% | $221.0438 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.31 | 3.310% | $47.8429 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.38 | $936.4513 | $936.45 | $936.45 | $936.50 | |