| 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 | $245.28 | 5.374% | $258.4613 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.50 | 13.519% | $227.6056 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.28 | 12.266% | $130.5429 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.44 | 4.554% | $153.1089 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.54 | 9.604% | $221.9919 | $221.99 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.60 | 12.320% | $280.3507 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.69 | 8.585% | $37.6681 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.33 | $1,309.7294 | $1,309.73 | $1,309.70 | $1,309.80 | |