| 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 | $245.88 | 5.451% | $259.2829 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.33 | 10.392% | $212.3169 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.58 | 6.436% | $175.1724 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.53 | 9.380% | $68.3953 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.80 | 8.704% | $201.972 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.85 | 8.837% | $49.9018 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 3.808% | $259.0529 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.52 | $1,226.0942 | $1,226.09 | $1,226.05 | $1,226.20 | |