| 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 | $243.68 | 5.245% | $256.461 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.50 | 7.719% | $171.8118 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.94 | 3.146% | $96.8954 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.60 | 3.175% | $129.5878 | $129.59 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.64 | 8.492% | $75.5538 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.79 | 5.638% | $248.0275 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.87 | 4.513% | $156.6336 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.02 | $1,134.9709 | $1,134.97 | $1,135.00 | $1,135.00 | |