| 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 | $244.91 | 5.563% | $258.5343 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.63 | 8.412% | $200.1611 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.27 | 5.828% | $161.1443 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.91 | 12.661% | $153.1176 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.76 | 6.837% | $204.8706 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.26 | 6.687% | $204.0496 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.95 | 3.601% | $251.6986 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,343.69 | $1,433.5761 | $1,433.57 | $1,433.55 | $1,433.50 | |