| 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 | $140.99 | 6.450% | $150.0839 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.77 | 11.759% | $261.259 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.49 | 12.809% | $234.0674 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 10.487% | $19.5562 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.88 | 6.123% | $113.4243 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.71 | 5.703% | $208.9854 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.99 | 7.795% | $269.4767 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.53 | $1,256.8529 | $1,256.86 | $1,256.85 | $1,257.00 | |