| 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 | $238.30 | 7.632% | $256.4871 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.83 | 6.269% | $74.2076 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.89 | 10.774% | $20.9252 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.94 | 8.271% | $196.9883 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.91 | 4.761% | $126.6665 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.77 | 9.274% | $248.8934 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.72 | 12.140% | $123.04 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.36 | $1,047.2081 | $1,047.22 | $1,047.25 | $1,047.20 | |