| 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 | $245.86 | 5.190% | $258.6201 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.43 | 7.444% | $155.1814 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.51 | 10.668% | $70.2852 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.91 | 6.217% | $74.2563 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.60 | 10.146% | $248.4894 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.98 | 13.233% | $260.4133 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.73 | 13.489% | $134.7455 | $134.75 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.02 | $1,201.9912 | $1,202.00 | $1,202.00 | $1,202.00 | |