| 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 | $238.59 | 7.487% | $256.4532 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 4.127% | $47.6381 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.51 | 9.533% | $102.4243 | $102.42 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.27 | 3.292% | $101.505 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.66 | 3.692% | $124.0778 | $124.08 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.25 | 13.554% | $168.3438 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.32 | 7.782% | $269.7999 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.35 | $1,070.2421 | $1,070.24 | $1,070.25 | $1,070.20 | |