| 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 | $249.84 | 3.544% | $258.6943 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.93 | 12.291% | $50.4523 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.66 | 5.107% | $140.486 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.96 | 5.478% | $186.6539 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.80 | 11.316% | $180.1093 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.51 | 7.276% | $94.95 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.34 | 5.445% | $234.4464 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.04 | $1,145.7922 | $1,145.79 | $1,145.80 | $1,145.90 | |