| 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 | $245.49 | 5.320% | $258.5501 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.71 | 4.181% | $30.9522 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.26 | 7.216% | $235.0818 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.87 | 8.400% | $245.9271 | $245.93 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.54 | 8.650% | $57.0847 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.70 | 6.775% | $92.5739 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.82 | 13.659% | $177.1035 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.39 | $1,097.2733 | $1,097.26 | $1,097.30 | $1,097.40 | |