| 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 | $245.42 | 4.530% | $256.5375 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.85 | 3.864% | $107.8628 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.48 | 10.585% | $163.0908 | $163.09 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.28 | 10.167% | $115.9838 | $115.98 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.75 | 3.680% | $53.6544 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.26 | 4.453% | $13.8505 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.76 | 9.284% | $242.3482 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.80 | $953.3280 | $953.32 | $953.35 | $953.40 | |