| 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 | $242.96 | 5.580% | $256.5172 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.58 | 4.537% | $117.6878 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.28 | 6.160% | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.81 | 5.719% | $6.1423 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.30 | 4.139% | $38.8438 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.50 | 4.243% | $131.8674 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.92 | 13.591% | $119.1797 | $119.18 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.35 | $917.8882 | $917.89 | $917.90 | $917.90 | |