| 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 | $246.87 | 4.650% | $258.3495 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.98 | 10.499% | $82.8522 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.93 | 11.228% | $145.6308 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.70 | 9.348% | $77.309 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.54 | 8.441% | $248.9155 | $248.92 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.95 | 4.607% | $33.4219 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.64 | 7.611% | $189.008 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.61 | $1,035.4869 | $1,035.49 | $1,035.45 | $1,035.40 | |