| 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 | $226.82 | 12.862% | $255.9936 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.66 | 13.292% | $90.2484 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.42 | 11.207% | $122.7948 | $122.79 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.46 | 13.586% | $204.9773 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.26 | 11.486% | $69.4112 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.26 | 6.681% | $168.8334 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.43 | 12.761% | $179.7749 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.31 | $1,092.0336 | $1,092.02 | $1,092.05 | $1,092.00 | |