| 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 | $244.95 | 5.859% | $259.3016 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.51 | 13.761% | $277.0194 | $277.02 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.31 | 6.826% | $53.7442 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.47 | 7.220% | $203.1497 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.89 | 4.820% | $175.9823 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.71 | 6.586% | $56.1815 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.50 | 6.322% | $163.2043 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.34 | $1,188.5830 | $1,188.57 | $1,188.60 | $1,188.50 | |