| 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 | $245.73 | 5.183% | $258.4662 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.74 | 6.826% | $205.8964 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.59 | 10.835% | $169.1231 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.52 | 10.713% | $124.5743 | $124.57 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.72 | 8.668% | $122.4906 | $122.49 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.34 | 12.535% | $66.7783 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.58 | 4.826% | $33.1041 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.22 | $980.4330 | $980.43 | $980.40 | $980.50 | |