| 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 | $229.75 | 11.196% | $255.4728 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.72 | 12.164% | $278.9743 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.85 | 4.105% | $137.2624 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.61 | 3.292% | $20.2556 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.90 | 6.524% | $244.8987 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.32 | 3.648% | $56.3016 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.29 | 12.567% | $204.0727 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.44 | $1,197.2381 | $1,197.23 | $1,197.15 | $1,197.40 | |