| 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 | $247.27 | 4.555% | $258.5331 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.92 | 5.657% | $203.8335 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.79 | 8.150% | $177.1389 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.92 | 12.123% | $16.7288 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.28 | 10.688% | $124.2805 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.95 | 10.103% | $124.3613 | $124.36 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 12.306% | $272.825 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.06 | $1,177.7011 | $1,177.70 | $1,177.80 | $1,177.60 | |