| 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 | $250.26 | 5.730% | $264.5999 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 12.252% | $58.7078 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.72 | 4.310% | $214.5865 | $214.59 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.88 | 8.132% | $43.123 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.55 | 6.808% | $215.2715 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.55 | 9.678% | $119.0555 | $119.06 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.92 | 8.796% | $242.528 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.18 | $1,157.8722 | $1,157.88 | $1,157.85 | $1,157.90 | |