| 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 | $245.50 | 5.263% | $258.4207 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 3.437% | $71.7749 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.56 | 9.464% | $230.4874 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.31 | 13.264% | $137.4006 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.35 | 11.483% | $73.969 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.36 | 3.662% | $92.6324 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.78 | 10.741% | $253.3533 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.25 | $1,118.0383 | $1,118.03 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.10 | |