| 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 | $245.38 | 4.629% | $256.7386 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.85 | 3.342% | $48.4157 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.37 | 8.282% | $85.9434 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.50 | 7.110% | $144.063 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.61 | 12.113% | $248.4536 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.70 | 6.244% | $36.8667 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.54 | 9.827% | $80.7668 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.95 | $901.2478 | $901.25 | $901.20 | $901.30 | |