| 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 | $245.42 | 5.357% | $258.5671 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.49 | 12.490% | $187.2846 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.27 | 12.184% | $91.1719 | $91.17 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.76 | 9.720% | $58.9855 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.88 | 10.509% | $183.3123 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.25 | 10.613% | $35.6727 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.74 | 8.680% | $118.1786 | $118.18 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.81 | $933.1727 | $933.17 | $933.15 | $933.30 | |