| 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 | $242.87 | 5.599% | $256.4683 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.31 | 4.400% | $122.4716 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.72 | 3.312% | $41.0355 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.74 | 13.872% | $28.1719 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.27 | 9.343% | $96.5171 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.86 | 12.116% | $252.104 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.68 | 8.341% | $192.5003 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.45 | $989.2687 | $989.27 | $989.20 | $989.30 | |