| 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 | $245.92 | 5.259% | $258.8529 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.77 | 6.231% | $46.4973 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.99 | 10.416% | $7.7181 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.47 | 7.639% | $264.2215 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.97 | 3.773% | $120.3455 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.70 | 8.356% | $6.1763 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.59 | 9.638% | $251.7179 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.41 | $955.5295 | $955.54 | $955.50 | $955.50 | |