| 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 | $245.75 | 4.392% | $256.5433 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.91 | 3.453% | $47.4953 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.68 | 12.648% | $41.3193 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.89 | 5.121% | $181.7437 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.26 | 12.418% | $58.7496 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.61 | 4.818% | $44.6629 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.59 | 12.224% | $108.3972 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.69 | $738.9113 | $738.91 | $738.90 | $738.80 | |