| 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 | $236.34 | 9.700% | $259.265 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.36 | 9.395% | $248.7205 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.36 | 6.676% | $102.793 | $102.79 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.83 | 3.718% | $254.97 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.50 | 3.789% | $211.2106 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.78 | 7.218% | $256.0151 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.61 | 5.503% | $18.5791 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.78 | $1,351.5533 | $1,351.56 | $1,351.50 | $1,351.60 | |