| 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 | $245.42 | 5.720% | $259.458 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.27 | 5.198% | $218.0439 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.95 | 11.800% | $78.2041 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.27 | 12.377% | $235.1713 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.47 | 4.102% | $135.8219 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.37 | 5.847% | $21.561 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.75 | 12.431% | $256.0616 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.50 | $1,204.3218 | $1,204.31 | $1,204.25 | $1,204.40 | |