| 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 | $229.98 | 11.298% | $255.9631 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.93 | 12.525% | $273.357 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.47 | 10.578% | $219.4642 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.53 | 7.398% | $84.3396 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.69 | 3.757% | $167.7647 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.66 | 7.211% | $73.6111 | $73.61 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 7.538% | $224.206 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.75 | $1,298.7057 | $1,298.70 | $1,298.65 | $1,298.80 | |