| 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 | $243.71 | 5.150% | $256.2611 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.76 | 7.610% | $251.5491 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.78 | 3.221% | $17.3205 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.47 | 11.412% | $258.9995 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.38 | 6.788% | $8.9488 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.57 | 7.841% | $118.1614 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.56 | 6.629% | $130.6845 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.23 | $1,041.9249 | $1,041.92 | $1,041.90 | $1,041.90 | |