| 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 | $236.34 | 8.300% | $255.9562 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.84 | 6.766% | $220.8348 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.40 | 8.669% | $211.2525 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 7.501% | $242.6298 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.91 | 7.328% | $236.025 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.41 | 10.294% | $143.8344 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.48 | 12.198% | $255.228 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,441.08 | $1,565.7607 | $1,565.76 | $1,565.85 | $1,565.70 | |