| 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 | $244.78 | 5.754% | $258.8646 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.62 | 3.574% | $165.3248 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.86 | 7.703% | $217.4093 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.79 | 3.364% | $61.8013 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.55 | 13.759% | $139.4117 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.99 | 3.600% | $254.8456 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.63 | 5.678% | $160.2396 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.22 | $1,257.8969 | $1,257.89 | $1,257.85 | $1,257.80 | |