| 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 | $243.74 | 5.247% | $256.529 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.44 | 9.658% | $87.1123 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.68 | 11.102% | $154.0763 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.49 | 8.498% | $9.2115 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.55 | 8.472% | $192.592 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.86 | 9.505% | $180.5299 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.69 | 3.319% | $204.2513 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.45 | $1,084.3023 | $1,084.30 | $1,084.35 | $1,084.30 | |