| 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 | $245.33 | 4.549% | $256.4901 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.56 | 11.589% | $111.098 | $111.10 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.55 | 10.378% | $247.8538 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.75 | 12.837% | $167.845 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.48 | 10.219% | $8.2444 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.87 | 8.722% | $236.8726 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.25 | 11.761% | $69.5712 | $69.57 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.79 | $1,097.9751 | $1,097.97 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.00 | |