| 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 | $242.27 | 5.672% | $256.0116 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.68 | 10.234% | $43.7409 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.90 | 5.523% | $174.0074 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.80 | 4.109% | $149.7087 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.53 | 4.751% | $182.8219 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.81 | 6.454% | $56.2184 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.95 | 12.498% | $130.4414 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.94 | $992.9503 | $992.95 | $992.90 | $992.80 | |