| 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 | $47.48 | 11.323% | $52.8562 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.49 | 4.140% | $246.2807 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.30 | 7.374% | $247.2823 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.86 | 8.833% | $256.6935 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.39 | 5.263% | $147.7787 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.44 | 5.716% | $200.2684 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.96 | 11.678% | $107.1662 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.92 | $1,258.3260 | $1,258.33 | $1,258.35 | $1,258.50 | |