| 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 | $148.34 | 5.364% | $156.297 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.25 | 11.449% | $253.2679 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.94 | 6.439% | $236.2307 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.78 | 8.797% | $48.7193 | $48.72 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.32 | 12.483% | $256.8212 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.80 | 9.243% | $79.5289 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.85 | 12.772% | $9.9803 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.28 | $1,040.8453 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.80 | |