| 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 | $245.78 | 5.174% | $258.4967 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.35 | 10.475% | $147.3184 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.34 | 11.719% | $141.1458 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.83 | 6.720% | $231.401 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.66 | 8.744% | $13.767 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.73 | 12.227% | $50.1991 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.57 | 6.259% | $238.6258 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.26 | $1,080.9538 | $1,080.97 | $1,080.95 | $1,080.90 | |