| 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 | $244.93 | 4.741% | $256.5421 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.52 | 11.748% | $56.4551 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.70 | 4.312% | $157.1982 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.65 | 3.292% | $203.1237 | $203.12 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.61 | 8.803% | $101.8505 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.49 | 8.697% | $66.8378 | $66.84 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.44 | 10.828% | $211.0608 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.34 | $1,053.0682 | $1,053.07 | $1,053.05 | $1,053.10 | |