| 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 | $227.36 | 12.585% | $255.9733 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.96 | 9.553% | $91.9807 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.31 | 5.397% | $45.6474 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.76 | 10.224% | $256.5574 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.96 | 6.632% | $163.1043 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.65 | 9.480% | $274.4116 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.38 | 13.622% | $29.9735 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.38 | $1,117.6482 | $1,117.64 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.70 | |