| 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 | $243.61 | 5.313% | $256.553 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.60 | 8.304% | $129.5316 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 11.732% | $265.397 | $265.40 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.27 | 7.441% | $230.2138 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.46 | 9.669% | $273.5803 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.82 | 5.304% | $128.2813 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.28 | 10.597% | $75.5156 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.57 | $1,359.0726 | $1,359.07 | $1,359.10 | $1,359.10 | |