| 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 | $245.72 | 5.305% | $258.7554 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.37 | 13.238% | $41.1847 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.74 | 12.423% | $247.0383 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.57 | 4.559% | $52.8755 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.52 | 10.157% | $260.5433 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.61 | 10.534% | $143.2631 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.74 | 13.833% | $195.4968 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.27 | $1,199.1571 | $1,199.16 | $1,199.20 | $1,199.20 | |