| 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 | $229.63 | 11.496% | $256.0283 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.26 | 10.135% | $39.935 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.27 | 7.741% | $181.2958 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.87 | 12.122% | $224.0982 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.34 | 13.630% | $109.4711 | $109.47 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.31 | 7.851% | $97.4002 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.62 | 10.208% | $238.7326 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.30 | $1,146.9612 | $1,146.97 | $1,147.00 | $1,146.90 | |