| 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 | $244.82 | 4.799% | $256.5689 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.25 | 6.120% | $78.7941 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.31 | 12.553% | $152.2955 | $152.30 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.59 | 9.149% | $184.0143 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.62 | 5.605% | $250.9386 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.70 | 6.344% | $135.8013 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.52 | 11.829% | $194.0457 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.81 | $1,252.4584 | $1,252.46 | $1,252.45 | $1,252.40 | |