| 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 | $244.64 | 5.539% | $258.1906 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.63 | 8.769% | $46.3682 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.53 | 11.798% | $223.0705 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.39 | 11.111% | $275.9886 | $275.99 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.47 | 6.266% | $259.7885 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.48 | 9.429% | $35.5425 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.77 | 7.200% | $29.7694 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.91 | $1,128.7183 | $1,128.72 | $1,128.70 | $1,128.80 | |