| 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 | $110.85 | 5.314% | $116.7406 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 11.617% | $256.161 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.59 | 6.766% | $185.3351 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.29 | 13.197% | $42.2112 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.62 | 3.833% | $87.8635 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.65 | 8.630% | $259.2455 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.76 | 12.185% | $47.9703 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.26 | $995.5272 | $995.53 | $995.50 | $995.50 | |