| 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 | $246.45 | 5.250% | $259.3886 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.85 | 12.569% | $214.8379 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.41 | 11.814% | $158.1162 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.64 | 4.173% | $92.3389 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.49 | 7.696% | $104.9928 | $104.99 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.73 | 7.456% | $221.0692 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.47 | 3.750% | $244.3001 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.04 | $1,295.0437 | $1,295.05 | $1,295.05 | $1,295.00 | |