| 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 | $246.42 | 5.704% | $260.4758 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.66 | 6.135% | $22.9888 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.83 | 8.531% | $34.5454 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.31 | 12.782% | $197.7181 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.35 | 9.699% | $255.9826 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.80 | 13.499% | $184.7764 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.34 | 4.446% | $168.5132 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.71 | $1,125.0003 | $1,125.01 | $1,125.05 | $1,125.00 | |