| 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 | $247.41 | 3.683% | $256.5221 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.31 | 9.779% | $62.9143 | $62.91 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.30 | 7.518% | $201.3812 | $201.38 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.84 | 4.733% | $251.1916 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.82 | 6.588% | $137.3067 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.60 | 12.141% | $30.9509 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.52 | 12.277% | $147.6667 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.80 | $1,087.9335 | $1,087.93 | $1,087.90 | $1,088.00 | |