| 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 | $244.32 | 8.535% | $265.1727 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.28 | 12.621% | $5.9464 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.94 | 3.544% | $178.0336 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.61 | 12.420% | $250.2582 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.76 | 5.188% | $241.6799 | $241.68 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.73 | 11.481% | $172.4946 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.63 | 4.495% | $144.8614 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.27 | $1,258.4468 | $1,258.44 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.50 | |