| 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 | $243.93 | 5.167% | $256.5339 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.67 | 13.393% | $25.7062 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.44 | 9.590% | $249.2515 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.49 | 7.523% | $254.2811 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.79 | 13.348% | $19.0311 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.96 | 6.824% | $159.125 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.90 | 6.534% | $49.9644 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.18 | $1,013.8932 | $1,013.89 | $1,013.95 | $1,013.90 | |