| 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 | $247.55 | 3.496% | $256.2043 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.43 | 5.611% | $57.4841 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.49 | 8.790% | $213.7615 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.89 | 13.212% | $30.4427 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.86 | 5.226% | $119.8103 | $119.81 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.55 | 13.869% | $194.2036 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.83 | 13.640% | $242.9964 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.60 | $1,114.9029 | $1,114.89 | $1,114.90 | $1,114.90 | |