| 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 | $245.84 | 5.455% | $259.2506 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.98 | 11.319% | $209.2575 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.76 | 3.730% | $246.6284 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.57 | 10.230% | $257.4642 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.84 | 9.255% | $228.1681 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.46 | 5.109% | $188.6286 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.40 | 11.107% | $171.5492 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,447.85 | $1,560.9466 | $1,560.95 | $1,560.95 | $1,561.00 | |