| 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 | $247.45 | 4.874% | $259.5107 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.67 | 8.781% | $200.8859 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.97 | 5.619% | $234.4425 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.77 | 9.239% | $86.0476 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.68 | 10.243% | $125.3242 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.90 | 10.499% | $121.4384 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.45 | 8.347% | $215.0146 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.89 | $1,242.6639 | $1,242.66 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.50 | |