| 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 | $246.52 | 4.812% | $258.3825 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.63 | 6.167% | $79.2324 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.50 | 4.735% | $169.147 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.72 | 13.440% | $41.6552 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.81 | 5.807% | $188.1354 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.71 | 6.126% | $258.6397 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.61 | 9.364% | $257.6725 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.50 | $1,252.8647 | $1,252.87 | $1,252.90 | $1,252.80 | |