| 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 | $245.96 | 5.117% | $258.5458 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.63 | 9.373% | $201.9354 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 10.658% | $197.27 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.45 | 5.862% | $254.5452 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.47 | 7.503% | $224.1115 | $224.11 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.90 | 3.373% | $219.0474 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.47 | 8.444% | $204.3844 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,458.15 | $1,559.8397 | $1,559.85 | $1,559.85 | $1,559.70 | |