| 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 | $245.95 | 5.539% | $259.5732 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.28 | 5.136% | $259.9803 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.87 | 3.259% | $160.9498 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.35 | 6.741% | $88.9686 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.37 | 5.322% | $67.7958 | $67.80 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.59 | 3.844% | $128.3408 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.42 | 9.411% | $129.5645 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.83 | $1,095.1730 | $1,095.17 | $1,095.15 | $1,095.20 | |