| 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 | $242.34 | 5.801% | $256.3981 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.53 | 12.151% | $60.0344 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.53 | 4.566% | $135.4443 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.69 | 6.217% | $64.4631 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.68 | 10.224% | $72.3951 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.99 | 5.443% | $113.8679 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.49 | 10.780% | $271.9538 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.25 | $974.5567 | $974.55 | $974.55 | $974.60 | |