| 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 | $244.40 | 5.638% | $258.1793 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.84 | 13.340% | $194.7635 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.79 | 4.248% | $237.4665 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.93 | 11.562% | $266.5551 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.98 | 7.531% | $86.0033 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.48 | 5.244% | $56.2845 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.88 | 5.655% | $178.4302 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.30 | $1,277.6824 | $1,277.68 | $1,277.70 | $1,277.80 | |