| 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 | $243.32 | 5.366% | $256.3766 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.79 | 13.379% | $82.5286 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.29 | 4.532% | $250.1346 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.86 | 8.858% | $25.9735 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.62 | 11.635% | $49.8115 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.58 | 12.519% | $214.4387 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.27 | 8.228% | $219.9951 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.73 | $1,099.2586 | $1,099.26 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.20 | |