| 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 | $244.28 | 5.196% | $256.9728 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.73 | 10.641% | $83.7884 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.36 | 12.670% | $160.397 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.80 | 3.774% | $251.9633 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.96 | 11.530% | $95.8712 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.50 | 12.150% | $58.8788 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.35 | 8.218% | $30.6798 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.98 | $938.5513 | $938.55 | $938.55 | $938.70 | |