| 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 | $245.79 | 4.360% | $256.5064 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.88 | 8.331% | $64.8686 | $64.87 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 13.156% | $161.4849 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.29 | 12.155% | $120.3311 | $120.33 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.49 | 11.715% | $80.9822 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.81 | 10.369% | $94.7076 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.63 | 8.659% | $57.1872 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.60 | $836.0680 | $836.07 | $836.10 | $836.10 | |