| 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 | $245.84 | 5.406% | $259.1301 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.63 | 4.439% | $94.6531 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.75 | 9.704% | $133.5646 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.32 | 5.365% | $59.3416 | $59.34 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.50 | 8.154% | $77.3301 | $77.33 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.88 | 13.445% | $281.2075 | $281.21 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.50 | 6.242% | $183.2675 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.42 | $1,088.4945 | $1,088.49 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 | |