| 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 | 5.676% | $259.2338 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.29 | 3.700% | $98.8157 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.34 | 12.403% | $112.7852 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.69 | 10.721% | $51.6956 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.43 | 8.456% | $202.1945 | $202.19 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.73 | 9.580% | $263.7919 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.64 | 9.454% | $190.0559 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.43 | $1,178.5726 | $1,178.58 | $1,178.60 | $1,178.60 | |