| 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 | $243.82 | 5.184% | $256.4596 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.71 | 6.527% | $12.4743 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.78 | 10.387% | $62.6777 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.73 | 10.457% | $260.3803 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.88 | 7.729% | $18.1847 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.34 | 5.860% | $147.5053 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.71 | 10.176% | $257.4923 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.97 | $1,015.1742 | $1,015.17 | $1,015.20 | $1,015.30 | |