| 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 | $234.35 | 9.635% | $256.9296 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.59 | 11.411% | $48.5641 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.61 | 13.235% | $239.6166 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.76 | 12.736% | $187.9986 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.60 | 4.684% | $49.8296 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.49 | 7.617% | $263.1128 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.85 | 3.751% | $138.8707 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.25 | $1,184.9220 | $1,184.92 | $1,184.90 | $1,184.90 | |