| 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 | $245.54 | 5.317% | $258.5954 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.66 | 8.125% | $85.0511 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.83 | 4.124% | $164.3389 | $164.34 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.50 | 10.586% | $237.207 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.65 | 10.140% | $195.6637 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 4.364% | $164.6864 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.54 | 11.218% | $197.4564 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.52 | $1,302.9989 | $1,303.01 | $1,303.00 | $1,303.10 | |