| 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 | $247.30 | 3.714% | $256.4847 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.90 | 7.598% | $249.5198 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.67 | 7.594% | $119.0743 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.88 | 12.412% | $41.4575 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.95 | 4.518% | $38.6194 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.46 | 11.686% | $239.5218 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.67 | 3.120% | $185.2757 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.83 | $1,129.9532 | $1,129.95 | $1,129.90 | $1,130.00 | |