| 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 | $248.89 | 3.248% | $256.9739 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.44 | 12.397% | $163.4702 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.78 | 11.551% | $194.9688 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.29 | 7.338% | $256.8491 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.26 | 6.314% | $252.2406 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.97 | 12.248% | $159.3585 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.33 | 3.665% | $96.7505 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.96 | $1,380.6116 | $1,380.61 | $1,380.55 | $1,380.70 | |