| 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 | $227.50 | 12.508% | $255.9557 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.39 | 5.533% | $130.2172 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.93 | 9.392% | $157.4479 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.72 | 3.643% | $240.1616 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.39 | 8.572% | $160.0243 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.92 | 6.784% | $130.1911 | $130.19 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.32 | 13.555% | $59.412 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.17 | $1,133.4098 | $1,133.41 | $1,133.35 | $1,133.40 | |