| 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 | $245.86 | 4.353% | $256.5623 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.60 | 8.201% | $192.165 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.67 | 4.144% | $6.9464 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.85 | 3.383% | $58.7732 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.81 | 6.239% | $84.7893 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.40 | 12.288% | $254.22 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.73 | 12.623% | $195.6599 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.92 | $1,049.1161 | $1,049.12 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.20 | |