| 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 | $242.44 | 5.786% | $256.4676 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.31 | 6.393% | $36.5034 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.87 | 12.401% | $53.8064 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.75 | 13.130% | $254.2597 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.80 | 12.661% | $58.3584 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.29 | 11.865% | $76.3926 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.90 | 12.218% | $208.6133 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.36 | $944.4014 | $944.40 | $944.35 | $944.50 | |