| 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 | $245.35 | 4.563% | $256.5453 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.71 | 12.866% | $278.4517 | $278.45 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.31 | 7.266% | $174.1034 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.31 | 8.536% | $145.7747 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.98 | 9.398% | $176.1089 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.28 | 8.392% | $49.0799 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.99 | 7.868% | $129.4308 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.93 | $1,209.4947 | $1,209.49 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | |