| 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 | $234.91 | 8.568% | $255.0371 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.64 | 11.117% | $145.1632 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.68 | 13.223% | $212.4969 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.30 | 4.405% | $12.8418 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.58 | 13.532% | $273.1353 | $273.14 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 3.329% | $245.644 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.72 | 13.701% | $112.2456 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.56 | $1,256.5639 | $1,256.57 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.40 | |