| 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 | $244.93 | 5.725% | $258.9522 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.99 | 3.496% | $190.4223 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.67 | 8.770% | $77.9555 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.34 | 10.593% | $136.4054 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.86 | 12.633% | $247.6349 | $247.63 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.30 | 8.465% | $138.0759 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.90 | 6.392% | $123.3083 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.99 | $1,172.7545 | $1,172.76 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.80 | |