| 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 | $239.88 | 7.743% | $258.4539 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.60 | 7.558% | $86.6917 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.93 | 8.722% | $155.3964 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.96 | 12.577% | $258.8821 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.64 | 12.447% | $65.9389 | $65.94 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.62 | 9.635% | $124.5673 | $124.57 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.93 | 11.386% | $199.303 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.56 | $1,149.2333 | $1,149.23 | $1,149.25 | $1,149.30 | |