| 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 | $227.69 | 12.537% | $256.2355 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.92 | 13.796% | $77.2902 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.85 | 5.447% | $216.0082 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.33 | 7.498% | $231.4754 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.34 | 7.203% | $139.7284 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.98 | 5.343% | $52.6504 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.39 | 9.678% | $271.3324 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.50 | $1,244.7205 | $1,244.73 | $1,244.80 | $1,244.70 | |