| 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 | $250.98 | 3.519% | $259.812 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.70 | 8.639% | $161.5462 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.89 | 7.215% | $234.6829 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.90 | 9.236% | $117.8656 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.90 | 10.463% | $6.5173 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.71 | 7.220% | $86.5373 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.82 | 4.754% | $78.3769 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.90 | $945.3382 | $945.35 | $945.35 | $945.30 | |