| 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 | $245.27 | 5.369% | $258.4385 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.44 | 8.304% | $145.6039 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.76 | 10.643% | $25.1823 | $25.18 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.85 | 6.374% | $83.8759 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.59 | 11.486% | $249.2715 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.93 | 12.693% | $217.4186 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.57 | 12.419% | $108.563 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.41 | $1,088.3537 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.40 | |