| 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 | $235.54 | 9.106% | $256.9883 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.55 | 5.830% | $220.7085 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.47 | 7.859% | $84.637 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.54 | 10.790% | $133.5463 | $133.55 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.60 | 8.537% | $110.2736 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.27 | 13.475% | $162.5756 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.49 | 6.352% | $160.0491 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.46 | $1,128.7784 | $1,128.79 | $1,128.80 | $1,128.70 | |