| 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 | $242.54 | 6.599% | $258.5452 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.83 | 5.123% | $193.2476 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.81 | 12.660% | $129.3449 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.91 | 4.535% | $205.8399 | $205.84 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.81 | 9.121% | $246.4061 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.34 | 10.532% | $50.1152 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.99 | 6.180% | $187.928 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.23 | $1,271.4269 | $1,271.44 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.20 | |