| 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 | $236.54 | 8.275% | $256.1137 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.79 | 6.329% | $74.207 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.47 | 9.316% | $155.7425 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.92 | 9.185% | $195.3538 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.76 | 13.667% | $59.9707 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.70 | 11.462% | $105.5545 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.99 | 9.628% | $157.8534 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.17 | $1,004.7956 | $1,004.78 | $1,004.75 | $1,004.90 | |