| 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 | $242.92 | 5.371% | $255.9672 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.59 | 5.810% | $138.1773 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.77 | 13.220% | $230.7084 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.92 | 5.506% | $110.6969 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.49 | 13.551% | $47.1123 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.81 | 11.748% | $184.1719 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.91 | 9.710% | $201.7677 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.41 | $1,168.6017 | $1,168.61 | $1,168.55 | $1,168.70 | |