| 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 | $246.77 | 3.425% | $255.2219 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.48 | 13.567% | $256.0709 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.87 | 5.661% | $256.6189 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.53 | 3.728% | $256.7579 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.28 | 8.144% | $12.1986 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.47 | 10.404% | $146.2522 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.29 | 3.121% | $129.2003 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.69 | $1,312.3207 | $1,312.32 | $1,312.25 | $1,312.40 | |