| 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 | $227.81 | 12.411% | $256.0835 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.85 | 12.764% | $149.807 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.58 | 10.459% | $114.4134 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.95 | 4.717% | $87.9099 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.48 | 12.357% | $251.0954 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.68 | 9.594% | $133.354 | $133.35 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.25 | 9.296% | $59.2931 | $59.29 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.60 | $1,051.9563 | $1,051.95 | $1,051.95 | $1,052.00 | |