| 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 | 5.668% | $259.5417 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.74 | 8.446% | $235.0459 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.65 | 6.271% | $99.5228 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.28 | 12.519% | $26.1944 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.96 | 3.167% | $47.4156 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.97 | 7.406% | $253.4459 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.50 | 4.854% | $164.0965 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.72 | $1,085.2628 | $1,085.27 | $1,085.25 | $1,085.10 | |