| 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 | $240.41 | 6.465% | $255.9525 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.48 | 7.608% | $138.2548 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.96 | 9.538% | $242.0352 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.81 | 13.862% | $103.3981 | $103.40 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.82 | 13.192% | $254.4783 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.52 | 7.277% | $193.6564 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.78 | 3.846% | $28.8484 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.78 | $1,216.6237 | $1,216.63 | $1,216.65 | $1,216.70 | |