| 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 | $242.35 | 6.645% | $258.4542 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.85 | 3.289% | $58.7198 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.38 | 6.598% | $245.5805 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.26 | 3.261% | $258.421 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.58 | 8.236% | $182.4642 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.43 | 10.668% | $80.1568 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.32 | 4.273% | $251.6316 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.17 | $1,335.4281 | $1,335.42 | $1,335.40 | $1,335.50 | |