| 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 | $245.72 | 5.453% | $259.1191 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.40 | 12.683% | $202.1533 | $202.15 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.36 | 11.825% | $46.2508 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.46 | 12.849% | $134.8094 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.58 | 12.425% | $245.7386 | $245.74 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.31 | 13.314% | $183.92 | $183.92 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.89 | 12.192% | $103.0932 | $103.09 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.72 | $1,175.0844 | $1,175.08 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.10 | |