| 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 | $243.55 | 5.245% | $256.3242 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.86 | 7.618% | $232.3042 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.75 | 11.574% | $163.7348 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.74 | 13.620% | $46.2888 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.37 | 3.809% | $22.184 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.94 | 12.590% | $256.6376 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.78 | 3.504% | $32.8936 | $32.89 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.99 | $1,010.3672 | $1,010.35 | $1,010.40 | $1,010.30 | |