| 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 | $245.45 | 5.316% | $258.4981 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.84 | 5.657% | $93.8657 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.77 | 5.152% | $205.8561 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.45 | 13.739% | $160.8838 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.82 | 6.590% | $212.9881 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.64 | 11.387% | $270.2694 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.84 | 12.419% | $107.7424 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.81 | $1,310.1036 | $1,310.11 | $1,310.10 | $1,310.20 | |