| 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 | $41.89 | 6.305% | $44.5312 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.70 | 12.679% | $274.5987 | $274.60 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.43 | 8.771% | $158.1857 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.30 | 4.297% | $258.9695 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.77 | 4.128% | $20.5861 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.35 | 12.477% | $247.8431 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.34 | 10.162% | $255.9504 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.78 | $1,260.6647 | $1,260.67 | $1,260.70 | $1,260.70 | |