| 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 | $228.30 | 12.151% | $256.0407 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.75 | 13.674% | $142.9451 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.50 | 6.357% | $53.7103 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.33 | 6.225% | $197.929 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.63 | 9.702% | $61.0272 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.68 | 3.546% | $7.9523 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.99 | 9.218% | $271.9419 | $271.94 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.18 | $991.5465 | $991.55 | $991.60 | $991.40 | |