| 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 | $245.84 | 5.442% | $259.2186 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.49 | 10.345% | $88.8167 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.64 | 3.648% | $218.3241 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.63 | 10.594% | $148.8927 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.56 | 10.365% | $258.8721 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.94 | 7.510% | $66.5917 | $66.59 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.48 | 5.666% | $206.5559 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.58 | $1,247.2718 | $1,247.27 | $1,247.20 | $1,247.30 | |