| 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 | $246.31 | 5.146% | $258.9851 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.64 | 10.684% | $264.1363 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.97 | 5.649% | $258.8084 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.65 | 12.251% | $193.8014 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.95 | 9.571% | $108.4205 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.44 | 10.424% | $236.7932 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.81 | 13.381% | $225.4128 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,414.77 | $1,546.3577 | $1,546.36 | $1,546.35 | $1,546.30 | |