| 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 | $234.81 | 9.670% | $257.5161 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.45 | 5.806% | $158.1271 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.65 | 13.104% | $143.2462 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.99 | 12.573% | $282.547 | $282.55 | $282.55 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.52 | 9.553% | $252.5416 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.26 | 4.723% | $80.909 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.54 | 3.680% | $23.3695 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.22 | $1,198.2565 | $1,198.27 | $1,198.25 | $1,198.10 | |