| 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 | $246.27 | 5.123% | $258.8864 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.25 | 3.698% | $198.3224 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.58 | 4.148% | $141.2039 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.43 | 10.258% | $257.3752 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.75 | 7.666% | $212.9095 | $212.91 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.54 | 7.170% | $73.4543 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.89 | 5.500% | $93.779 | $93.78 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.71 | $1,235.9307 | $1,235.93 | $1,235.95 | $1,236.00 | |