| 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 | $245.31 | 5.250% | $258.1888 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.32 | 6.199% | $259.4654 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.59 | 13.125% | $128.4987 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.57 | 6.852% | $169.4352 | $169.44 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.55 | 3.846% | $82.6095 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.69 | 10.459% | $217.2618 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.82 | 6.206% | $22.1121 | $22.11 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.85 | $1,137.5715 | $1,137.58 | $1,137.55 | $1,137.60 | |