| 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 | $242.53 | 5.734% | $256.4367 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.45 | 8.204% | $138.988 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.50 | 11.349% | $96.3169 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.73 | 8.264% | $263.8718 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.63 | 4.155% | $226.6725 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.67 | 5.872% | $193.3964 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.63 | 13.194% | $111.6432 | $111.64 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.14 | $1,287.3255 | $1,287.33 | $1,287.30 | $1,287.30 | |