| 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 | $218.81 | 9.175% | $238.8858 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.79 | 6.784% | $58.507 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.49 | 7.129% | $75.5152 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.27 | 13.158% | $115.7267 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.51 | 12.291% | $145.4281 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.75 | 13.777% | $212.4785 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.26 | 11.291% | $159.4355 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.88 | $1,005.9768 | $1,006.00 | $1,006.05 | $1,005.90 | |