| 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 | $236.68 | 7.824% | $255.1978 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.31 | 3.756% | $138.3171 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.51 | 8.269% | $260.3978 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.83 | 5.630% | $109.6756 | $109.68 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.78 | 13.725% | $61.1613 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.86 | 13.272% | $96.1226 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.43 | 4.836% | $204.881 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.40 | $1,125.7532 | $1,125.76 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.80 | |