| 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 | $242.35 | 5.715% | $256.2003 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.91 | 4.605% | $148.445 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.62 | 5.610% | $155.9015 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.97 | 11.693% | $7.785 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.72 | 6.630% | $50.8838 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.37 | 10.136% | $248.2135 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.41 | 7.860% | $193.5116 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.35 | $1,060.9407 | $1,060.94 | $1,060.95 | $1,060.90 | |