| 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 | $245.40 | 5.723% | $259.4442 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.96 | 3.583% | $233.0203 | $233.02 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.27 | 11.481% | $106.2079 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.58 | 12.505% | $163.7848 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.90 | 8.735% | $53.1714 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.61 | 4.779% | $122.1828 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.53 | 7.524% | $125.2977 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.25 | $1,063.1091 | $1,063.10 | $1,063.10 | $1,063.10 | |