| 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 | $244.72 | 5.785% | $258.8771 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.79 | 12.719% | $181.2409 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.28 | 6.446% | $141.8712 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.46 | 13.491% | $229.7739 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.31 | 12.781% | $34.1839 | $34.18 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.56 | 5.186% | $47.9227 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.39 | 12.713% | $42.1434 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.51 | $936.0131 | $936.00 | $936.00 | $936.00 | |