| 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 | $111.56 | 3.560% | $115.5315 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.61 | 3.864% | $259.2549 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.32 | 11.809% | $40.609 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.40 | 7.641% | $268.4567 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.80 | 11.423% | $248.2504 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.86 | 3.346% | $25.6918 | $25.69 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.89 | 3.501% | $256.5686 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.44 | $1,214.3629 | $1,214.36 | $1,214.35 | $1,214.50 | |