| 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 | $245.41 | 5.672% | $259.3297 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.46 | 5.241% | $227.8047 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.99 | 6.165% | $225.0592 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.78 | 4.214% | $53.962 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.58 | 12.855% | $157.523 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.91 | 7.400% | $136.3013 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.80 | 11.176% | $236.5825 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.93 | $1,296.5624 | $1,296.55 | $1,296.55 | $1,296.60 | |