| 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 | $245.39 | 5.423% | $258.6975 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.73 | 9.335% | $9.5449 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.26 | 6.109% | $261.304 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.55 | 5.765% | $188.8434 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.63 | 4.713% | $232.0754 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.64 | 11.179% | $141.9089 | $141.91 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.30 | 9.392% | $143.6317 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.50 | $1,236.0058 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.05 | $1,235.90 | |