| 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 | $245.41 | 4.636% | $256.7872 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.98 | 3.318% | $52.6715 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.84 | 13.763% | $256.9224 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.48 | 4.458% | $15.1255 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.51 | 13.117% | $28.8561 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.94 | 5.357% | $252.7936 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.60 | 8.413% | $127.4937 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.76 | $990.6500 | $990.65 | $990.65 | $990.70 | |