| 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 | $243.85 | 5.191% | $256.5083 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.34 | 9.522% | $123.037 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.66 | 12.542% | $87.4001 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.73 | 5.558% | $225.6091 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.41 | 4.603% | $102.9398 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.84 | 11.373% | $77.7829 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.72 | 9.792% | $273.0747 | $273.07 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.55 | $1,146.3519 | $1,146.35 | $1,146.35 | $1,146.30 | |