| 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 | $235.28 | 10.305% | $259.5256 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.26 | 9.644% | $244.7912 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.32 | 6.546% | $236.8731 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.81 | 5.603% | $51.5448 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.55 | 13.132% | $23.2486 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.40 | 12.778% | $33.1567 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 11.460% | $274.5371 | $274.54 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.93 | $1,123.6771 | $1,123.68 | $1,123.70 | $1,123.60 | |