| 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 | $231.97 | 8.804% | $252.3926 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.95 | 3.828% | $80.9339 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.83 | 8.335% | $261.9865 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.84 | 5.121% | $30.3169 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.87 | 13.148% | $56.4269 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.74 | 6.274% | $256.9068 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.31 | 10.549% | $146.2674 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.51 | $1,085.2310 | $1,085.24 | $1,085.25 | $1,085.20 | |