| 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 | $229.44 | 11.575% | $255.9977 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.86 | 12.649% | $153.0449 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.64 | 5.706% | $79.956 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.85 | 8.819% | $115.1849 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.83 | 11.679% | $233.2193 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.68 | 9.645% | $172.8882 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.87 | 10.286% | $249.103 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.17 | $1,259.3940 | $1,259.39 | $1,259.40 | $1,259.40 | |