| 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 | $238.45 | 7.541% | $256.4315 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.25 | 5.436% | $81.4493 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.48 | 10.859% | $258.8336 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.83 | 3.249% | $18.4093 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.75 | 12.147% | $201.5842 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.28 | 13.570% | $261.529 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.57 | 12.528% | $47.9032 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.61 | $1,126.1401 | $1,126.13 | $1,126.20 | $1,126.00 | |