| 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 | $248.36 | 3.218% | $256.3522 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.79 | 6.760% | $190.8762 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.71 | 13.199% | $51.7433 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.34 | 4.544% | $182.262 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.55 | 10.680% | $100.2207 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.99 | 10.574% | $149.2638 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.38 | 4.194% | $117.0932 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.12 | $1,047.8114 | $1,047.80 | $1,047.80 | $1,047.90 | |