| 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 | $245.42 | 5.417% | $258.7144 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.52 | 8.786% | $86.5066 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.38 | 5.296% | $79.3721 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.35 | 13.247% | $190.6513 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.57 | 11.361% | $158.7674 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.71 | 3.379% | $47.2545 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.78 | 5.119% | $136.4234 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.73 | $957.6897 | $957.68 | $957.60 | $957.80 | |