| 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 | $245.92 | 4.683% | $257.4364 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.50 | 5.429% | $230.3624 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.81 | 5.352% | $201.0222 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.26 | 9.136% | $207.6422 | $207.64 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.91 | 12.773% | $222.0613 | $222.06 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.37 | 5.103% | $257.8912 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.74 | 11.234% | $59.7772 | $59.78 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,341.51 | $1,436.1929 | $1,436.19 | $1,436.20 | $1,436.20 | |