| 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 | $245.47 | 5.703% | $259.4692 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.36 | 13.817% | $279.2614 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.71 | 7.124% | $31.8265 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.75 | 3.783% | $57.859 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.27 | 10.492% | $246.6955 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.40 | 13.430% | $108.2122 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.49 | 3.176% | $109.8721 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.45 | $1,093.1959 | $1,093.20 | $1,093.15 | $1,093.30 | |