| 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 | $244.52 | 5.870% | $258.8733 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.78 | 7.202% | $169.1433 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.38 | 8.172% | $254.6153 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.73 | 8.499% | $137.5008 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.73 | 9.344% | $41.2555 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.54 | 5.384% | $157.5912 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.79 | 9.574% | $180.567 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.47 | $1,199.5464 | $1,199.55 | $1,199.50 | $1,199.60 | |