| 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 | $247.98 | 4.255% | $258.5315 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.53 | 11.439% | $94.1994 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.28 | 10.794% | $186.4441 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.37 | 5.677% | $186.3825 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.38 | 13.355% | $111.5186 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.67 | 5.517% | $135.7687 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.66 | 6.732% | $241.9188 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.87 | $1,214.7636 | $1,214.76 | $1,214.75 | $1,214.70 | |