| 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 | $242.92 | 5.551% | $256.4045 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.45 | 13.582% | $55.0305 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.74 | 13.170% | $187.568 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.33 | 5.194% | $218.0987 | $218.10 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 13.354% | $193.4613 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.50 | 11.130% | $256.1547 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.41 | 3.624% | $115.4475 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.02 | $1,282.1652 | $1,282.16 | $1,282.15 | $1,282.20 | |