| 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 | $246.74 | 4.578% | $258.0358 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.72 | 9.625% | $186.0556 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.81 | 8.357% | $30.1341 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.55 | 12.137% | $79.1127 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.91 | 4.338% | $234.6666 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.49 | 10.415% | $239.0374 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.70 | 5.405% | $128.2779 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.92 | $1,155.3201 | $1,155.33 | $1,155.35 | $1,155.30 | |