| 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 | $51.36 | 9.103% | $56.0353 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.41 | 5.338% | $134.2111 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.95 | 11.305% | $115.7015 | $115.70 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.71 | 7.874% | $270.4509 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.80 | 3.504% | $240.9573 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.76 | 8.541% | $247.213 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.60 | 9.743% | $171.8575 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.59 | $1,236.4266 | $1,236.43 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.50 | |