| 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 | $244.90 | 5.544% | $258.4773 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.85 | 12.172% | $266.8011 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.59 | 9.564% | $60.9066 | $60.91 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.58 | 6.754% | $139.3994 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.83 | 8.811% | $97.7449 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.68 | 11.628% | $218.4337 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.72 | 6.746% | $247.3518 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.15 | $1,289.1148 | $1,289.11 | $1,289.15 | $1,289.10 | |