| 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 | $244.84 | 5.825% | $259.1019 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.46 | 12.406% | $183.7388 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.68 | 9.545% | $147.5352 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.60 | 10.279% | $129.6881 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.76 | 11.812% | $32.1571 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.42 | 12.664% | $66.9449 | $66.94 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.34 | 4.776% | $135.5173 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.10 | $954.6833 | $954.69 | $954.70 | $954.60 | |