| 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 | $244.37 | 5.832% | $258.6217 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.64 | 8.618% | $148.4156 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.68 | 7.571% | $108.3025 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.61 | 12.195% | $195.9037 | $195.90 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.48 | 5.274% | $231.0554 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.95 | 5.770% | $206.1986 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.87 | 12.747% | $164.464 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.60 | $1,312.9615 | $1,312.96 | $1,312.90 | $1,313.00 | |