| 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 | $245.71 | 5.180% | $258.4378 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.80 | 5.809% | $189.1865 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.30 | 3.742% | $34.5461 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.53 | 4.727% | $255.0417 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.96 | 9.358% | $74.3197 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.67 | 10.525% | $184.212 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.83 | 5.222% | $216.5784 | $216.58 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.80 | $1,212.3222 | $1,212.33 | $1,212.35 | $1,212.20 | |