| 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 | $241.28 | 6.430% | $256.7943 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.34 | 12.696% | $49.9694 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.52 | 10.423% | $260.0682 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.95 | 7.544% | $68.7744 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.40 | 13.301% | $120.5523 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.36 | 6.872% | $48.4771 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.57 | 8.857% | $247.7259 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.42 | $1,052.3616 | $1,052.36 | $1,052.35 | $1,052.50 | |