| 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 | $244.73 | 5.765% | $258.8387 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.67 | 6.178% | $14.5145 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.30 | 7.614% | $257.5203 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.62 | 4.588% | $148.1175 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.27 | 5.488% | $249.2365 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.43 | 6.701% | $87.9536 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.69 | 5.547% | $251.9301 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.71 | $1,268.1112 | $1,268.11 | $1,268.10 | $1,268.00 | |