| 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 | $243.36 | 5.385% | $256.4649 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.39 | 6.385% | $81.2675 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.36 | 11.721% | $231.6647 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.95 | 10.820% | $138.4696 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.52 | 5.848% | $14.3106 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.57 | 13.644% | $101.7909 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.85 | 10.769% | $275.6487 | $275.65 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.00 | $1,099.6169 | $1,099.61 | $1,099.55 | $1,099.70 | |