| 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 | $245.79 | 5.306% | $258.8316 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.25 | 6.382% | $247.0722 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.87 | 12.237% | $125.5595 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.34 | 5.731% | $60.6262 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.82 | 6.873% | $11.5637 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.55 | 9.253% | $25.7291 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.95 | 6.520% | $149.0747 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.57 | $878.4570 | $878.45 | $878.45 | $878.50 | |