| 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 | $248.53 | 3.216% | $256.5227 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.52 | 7.765% | $165.4408 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.93 | 10.733% | $30.9277 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.55 | 7.345% | $45.6753 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.93 | 7.280% | $232.7225 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.85 | 5.814% | $165.9693 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.68 | 3.608% | $139.5393 | $139.54 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.99 | $1,036.7976 | $1,036.80 | $1,036.80 | $1,036.70 | |