| 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 | $203.81 | 5.660% | $215.3456 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.35 | 7.577% | $162.8178 | $162.82 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.80 | 12.595% | $56.0723 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.58 | 11.587% | $55.3248 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.80 | 10.843% | $276.8858 | $276.89 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.45 | 7.105% | $256.4629 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.47 | 3.683% | $236.8846 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.26 | $1,259.7938 | $1,259.79 | $1,259.75 | $1,259.80 | |