| 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 | $246.65 | 5.301% | $259.7249 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.70 | 5.572% | $31.3549 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.42 | 4.757% | $20.3438 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.53 | 12.724% | $282.4074 | $282.41 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.71 | 10.156% | $238.7191 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.61 | 8.369% | $152.3777 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.55 | 6.795% | $58.2567 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.17 | $1,043.1845 | $1,043.18 | $1,043.15 | $1,043.20 | |