| 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 | $110.88 | 4.162% | $115.4948 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.51 | 8.408% | $258.5639 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.96 | 3.317% | $258.2512 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.42 | 8.445% | $114.3227 | $114.32 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.68 | 10.313% | $49.2878 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.26 | 8.769% | $247.1884 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.50 | 11.360% | $228.8448 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.21 | $1,271.9536 | $1,271.94 | $1,271.95 | $1,272.00 | |