| 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 | $244.85 | 5.567% | $258.4808 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.77 | 6.358% | $46.5529 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.86 | 8.658% | $262.8002 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.50 | 9.238% | $175.327 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.36 | 6.310% | $199.1824 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.43 | 10.484% | $239.1205 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.72 | 7.442% | $141.5226 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.49 | $1,322.9864 | $1,322.98 | $1,323.00 | $1,323.00 | |