| 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 | $244.61 | 5.635% | $258.3938 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.61 | 10.412% | $92.3155 | $92.32 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.54 | 11.533% | $234.8216 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.36 | 7.623% | $172.5842 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.49 | 9.459% | $89.1981 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.66 | 8.742% | $212.7646 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.84 | 6.203% | $115.5913 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.11 | $1,175.6691 | $1,175.66 | $1,175.65 | $1,175.70 | |