| 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 | $242.35 | 5.837% | $256.496 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.57 | 7.175% | $10.2566 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.71 | 10.494% | $170.9453 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.34 | 6.369% | $186.5074 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 12.253% | $155.6163 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.64 | 5.375% | $211.4244 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.27 | 4.643% | $49.4647 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.51 | $1,040.7107 | $1,040.72 | $1,040.65 | $1,040.70 | |