| 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 | $244.81 | 5.745% | $258.8743 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 4.300% | $16.1978 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.80 | 6.710% | $186.5291 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.67 | 13.157% | $70.9155 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.34 | 8.102% | $204.6803 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.66 | 3.323% | $164.9655 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.74 | 4.347% | $224.0747 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.55 | $1,126.2372 | $1,126.24 | $1,126.20 | $1,126.30 | |