| 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 | $245.50 | 5.329% | $258.5827 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.53 | 13.455% | $188.9366 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.59 | 4.650% | $132.4764 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.80 | 10.259% | $69.2427 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.79 | 11.116% | $164.2183 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.84 | 7.416% | $265.1457 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.95 | 4.240% | $61.4495 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.00 | $1,140.0519 | $1,140.06 | $1,140.10 | $1,139.90 | |