| 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 | $248.28 | 3.308% | $256.4931 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.46 | 3.766% | $83.4901 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.94 | 9.124% | $257.4672 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.65 | 6.607% | $62.525 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.26 | 13.310% | $83.0109 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.26 | 5.793% | $20.3757 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.83 | 6.266% | $171.9703 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.68 | $935.3323 | $935.34 | $935.35 | $935.40 | |