| 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 | $243.40 | 5.326% | $256.3635 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.35 | 6.836% | $12.1259 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.85 | 3.544% | $216.2516 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.36 | 10.397% | $184.7604 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.51 | 13.855% | $81.4177 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.71 | 11.480% | $128.9935 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.46 | 4.461% | $158.2166 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.64 | $1,038.1292 | $1,038.13 | $1,038.10 | $1,038.20 | |