| 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 | $247.82 | 5.132% | $260.5381 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.67 | 7.826% | $191.5745 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.69 | 4.264% | $82.0453 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.30 | 8.775% | $158.0501 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.68 | 5.331% | $226.1246 | $226.12 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.68 | 12.365% | $109.7581 | $109.76 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.93 | 5.801% | $228.4561 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.77 | $1,256.5468 | $1,256.55 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.60 | |