| 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 | $234.42 | 9.386% | $256.4227 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.91 | 4.819% | $159.2305 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.76 | 11.234% | $225.5381 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.67 | 13.224% | $80.0154 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.87 | 9.350% | $121.2363 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.71 | 7.665% | $201.0213 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 5.424% | $247.6093 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.21 | $1,291.0736 | $1,291.08 | $1,291.05 | $1,290.90 | |