| 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 | $98.45 | 3.234% | $101.6339 | $101.63 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.92 | 11.479% | $81.2905 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.74 | 12.156% | $82.7038 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.28 | 13.464% | $259.0156 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.85 | 12.663% | $221.7771 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.49 | 9.204% | $272.4531 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.25 | 7.348% | $237.5075 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.98 | $1,256.3815 | $1,256.38 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.40 | |