| 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 | $245.49 | 5.306% | $258.5157 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.77 | 8.227% | $9.4915 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.99 | 7.287% | $37.5397 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.33 | 10.606% | $167.3801 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.99 | 13.300% | $184.6677 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.45 | 4.663% | $228.6363 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.70 | 12.537% | $198.8529 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.72 | $1,085.0839 | $1,085.09 | $1,085.10 | $1,085.10 | |