| 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 | $243.78 | 5.292% | $256.6808 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.29 | 5.668% | $30.9502 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.34 | 3.512% | $123.5312 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.58 | 7.818% | $181.7596 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.32 | 13.839% | $256.502 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.42 | 9.355% | $131.6853 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 11.613% | $206.3613 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.62 | $1,187.4704 | $1,187.47 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.60 | |