| 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 | $246.49 | 5.691% | $260.5177 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.97 | 12.842% | $156.8165 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.65 | 11.773% | $248.8626 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.36 | 7.836% | $255.9595 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.94 | 11.578% | $253.2151 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.96 | 8.415% | $18.3872 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.81 | 10.332% | $105.7091 | $105.71 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.18 | $1,299.4677 | $1,299.48 | $1,299.40 | $1,299.50 | |