| 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 | $245.94 | 5.125% | $258.5444 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.99 | 8.794% | $137.0696 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.71 | 12.404% | $194.1329 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.73 | 12.549% | $216.9157 | $216.92 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.78 | 8.508% | $68.1213 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.90 | 12.153% | $187.1834 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.79 | 8.422% | $50.7307 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.84 | $1,112.6980 | $1,112.69 | $1,112.70 | $1,112.60 | |