| 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 | $246.67 | 5.146% | $259.3636 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 12.351% | $88.2405 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.42 | 4.824% | $92.6854 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.98 | 3.106% | $45.346 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.95 | 13.215% | $56.5509 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.67 | 8.242% | $229.1158 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.89 | 6.756% | $118.3817 | $118.38 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.12 | $889.6839 | $889.69 | $889.70 | $889.70 | |