| 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 | $246.92 | 4.647% | $258.3944 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.49 | 12.808% | $96.4396 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.82 | 13.204% | $182.0547 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.86 | 9.286% | $184.5403 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.79 | 8.264% | $150.2596 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.86 | 5.845% | $21.0208 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.44 | 5.190% | $186.6491 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.18 | $1,079.3585 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.30 | |