| 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 | $245.37 | 5.723% | $259.4125 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.57 | 6.564% | $245.7046 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.66 | 8.856% | $189.0393 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.35 | 4.323% | $44.1808 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.71 | 12.479% | $125.6503 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.38 | 5.706% | $263.6096 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.31 | 11.403% | $249.8881 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.35 | $1,377.4852 | $1,377.48 | $1,377.50 | $1,377.50 | |