| 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 | $244.91 | 5.534% | $258.4633 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.25 | 6.167% | $259.3129 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.85 | 3.813% | $18.5306 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.69 | 4.821% | $249.149 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.70 | 10.785% | $70.57 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.87 | 6.783% | $138.6791 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 13.136% | $281.4937 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.08 | $1,276.1986 | $1,276.19 | $1,276.20 | $1,276.20 | |