| 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 | $244.79 | 5.589% | $258.4713 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.91 | 13.630% | $246.4748 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.78 | 8.368% | $215.4139 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.58 | 9.659% | $86.17 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.28 | 10.245% | $132.6027 | $132.60 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.49 | 8.604% | $90.6735 | $90.67 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.96 | 12.596% | $209.3835 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.79 | $1,239.1897 | $1,239.17 | $1,239.10 | $1,239.30 | |