| 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 | $245.62 | 5.392% | $258.8638 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.77 | 5.709% | $144.5782 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.31 | 12.756% | $238.2647 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.42 | 11.732% | $140.1343 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.58 | 3.422% | $169.1777 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.49 | 7.611% | $231.8909 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.62 | 8.198% | $215.9848 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.81 | $1,398.8944 | $1,398.88 | $1,398.95 | $1,399.00 | |