| 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 | $244.81 | 4.809% | $256.5829 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.65 | 4.485% | $189.797 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.81 | 7.557% | $251.479 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.69 | 11.429% | $180.1696 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.53 | 12.332% | $52.2681 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.65 | 10.358% | $136.4577 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.62 | 6.389% | $48.5347 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.76 | $1,115.2890 | $1,115.29 | $1,115.30 | $1,115.40 | |