| 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 | $249.25 | 5.351% | $262.5874 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.51 | 6.387% | $5.8619 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.86 | 4.229% | $101.9985 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.43 | 12.706% | $278.8685 | $278.87 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.73 | 7.817% | $143.1055 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.27 | 9.276% | $132.519 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.70 | 4.524% | $204.5535 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.75 | $1,129.4943 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.45 | $1,129.60 | |