| 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 | $245.42 | 5.483% | $258.8764 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.84 | 10.595% | $172.3512 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.52 | 3.363% | $32.58 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.88 | 4.353% | $247.1914 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.71 | 11.204% | $16.3581 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.92 | 11.866% | $163.2349 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.80 | 4.495% | $198.3315 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.09 | $1,088.9235 | $1,088.92 | $1,089.00 | $1,089.00 | |