| 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 | $242.32 | 5.798% | $256.3697 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.54 | 3.835% | $54.5549 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.97 | 9.679% | $219.3251 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.71 | 6.353% | $128.3787 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.68 | 12.536% | $265.2248 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.39 | 11.554% | $82.985 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.65 | 6.719% | $106.3455 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.26 | $1,113.1837 | $1,113.19 | $1,113.20 | $1,113.20 | |