| 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 | $234.50 | 11.108% | $260.5483 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.61 | 4.331% | $253.1174 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.86 | 4.187% | $163.4277 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.82 | 7.693% | $15.9601 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.27 | 12.348% | $5.9207 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.28 | 3.788% | $143.518 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.66 | 7.170% | $253.6285 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.00 | $1,096.1207 | $1,096.13 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.00 | |