| 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 | $246.54 | 4.833% | $258.4553 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.67 | 7.592% | $38.3781 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.78 | 10.497% | $81.5247 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.51 | 9.704% | $167.3096 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.43 | 12.706% | $193.2119 | $193.21 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.62 | 13.156% | $137.6203 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.80 | 9.165% | $268.3276 | $268.33 | $268.35 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.35 | $1,144.8275 | $1,144.83 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.80 | |