| 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 | $245.70 | 4.400% | $256.5108 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.63 | 9.554% | $97.0977 | $97.10 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.28 | 9.837% | $161.7679 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.37 | 11.185% | $144.9519 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.49 | 8.781% | $118.0165 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.91 | 7.380% | $151.3092 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.43 | 12.490% | $62.3532 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.81 | $992.0072 | $992.01 | $991.95 | $992.10 | |