| 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 | $245.57 | 5.255% | $258.4747 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.63 | 8.689% | $272.4072 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.76 | 8.704% | $94.3116 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.50 | 8.496% | $163.2865 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.45 | 8.287% | $25.3933 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.28 | 6.399% | $77.9692 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.89 | 5.254% | $163.0279 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.08 | $1,054.8704 | $1,054.87 | $1,054.85 | $1,054.90 | |