| 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 | $245.33 | 5.525% | $258.8845 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.50 | 4.445% | $219.8567 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.53 | 6.248% | $153.5602 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.93 | 4.257% | $70.8218 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.68 | 8.848% | $47.5448 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.98 | 8.646% | $135.7858 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.44 | 10.147% | $162.4007 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.39 | $1,048.8545 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.90 | |