| 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 | $250.92 | 5.781% | $265.4257 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.49 | 9.775% | $11.5154 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.59 | 11.238% | $174.1876 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.44 | 4.654% | $15.112 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.47 | 7.702% | $242.8357 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.31 | 13.234% | $176.9961 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.45 | 3.133% | $154.1323 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.67 | $1,040.2048 | $1,040.22 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.10 | |