| 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 | $245.34 | 5.750% | $259.4471 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.88 | 4.435% | $169.0594 | $169.06 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.78 | 4.529% | $175.3788 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.77 | 11.345% | $146.7193 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.84 | 4.873% | $201.1884 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.62 | 6.185% | $187.5439 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.29 | 3.514% | $60.3383 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.52 | $1,199.6752 | $1,199.68 | $1,199.70 | $1,199.60 | |