| 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 | $116.33 | 5.345% | $122.5478 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.54 | 13.741% | $274.73 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.34 | 6.270% | $253.2839 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.58 | 13.488% | $259.4109 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.31 | 5.511% | $37.2559 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.46 | 13.427% | $66.3094 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.83 | 7.186% | $243.13 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.39 | $1,256.6679 | $1,256.67 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.60 | |