| 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 | $225.72 | 8.125% | $244.0598 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.91 | 4.722% | $167.461 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.45 | 5.646% | $104.0085 | $104.01 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.84 | 9.459% | $51.2706 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.63 | 5.462% | $257.9917 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.77 | 3.344% | $209.5506 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.48 | 6.719% | $258.7722 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.80 | $1,293.1144 | $1,293.11 | $1,293.05 | $1,293.30 | |