| 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 | $247.33 | 4.577% | $258.6503 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.47 | 6.360% | $187.6935 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 4.218% | $234.4592 | $234.46 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.63 | 12.175% | $216.0827 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.92 | 3.779% | $129.6407 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.78 | 9.718% | $48.0345 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.63 | 7.494% | $262.9626 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.73 | $1,337.5235 | $1,337.51 | $1,337.55 | $1,337.60 | |