| 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 | $245.54 | 5.407% | $258.8163 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.62 | 6.212% | $134.4856 | $134.49 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.29 | 10.764% | $261.7243 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.41 | 4.810% | $73.7967 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.31 | 7.146% | $32.476 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.34 | 4.850% | $246.754 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.82 | 4.203% | $81.0908 | $81.09 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.33 | $1,089.1437 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.20 | |