| 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 | $244.40 | 5.745% | $258.4408 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.69 | 13.463% | $143.7463 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.74 | 3.498% | $38.0252 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.59 | 11.121% | $156.225 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.85 | 9.745% | $146.8937 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.41 | 10.254% | $30.2206 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.52 | 3.646% | $124.9142 | $124.91 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.20 | $898.4658 | $898.47 | $898.50 | $898.30 | |