| 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 | $238.52 | 7.734% | $256.9671 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.39 | 7.302% | $135.619 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.35 | 13.112% | $96.5411 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.41 | 5.320% | $145.7734 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.44 | 11.130% | $51.6088 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 11.686% | $258.8211 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.62 | 3.449% | $138.2286 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.47 | $1,083.5591 | $1,083.56 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.50 | |