| 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 | $109.85 | 4.605% | $114.9086 | $114.91 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.56 | 9.831% | $37.9576 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.73 | 11.329% | $254.6428 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.39 | 10.849% | $148.97 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.58 | 12.827% | $265.7978 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.26 | 10.629% | $246.9903 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.46 | 8.697% | $187.4588 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.83 | $1,256.7259 | $1,256.73 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.80 | |