| 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 | $234.93 | 9.382% | $256.9711 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.74 | 5.642% | $84.2389 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.92 | 7.538% | $166.5979 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.92 | 12.468% | $267.5839 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.96 | 5.763% | $217.8295 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.25 | 10.543% | $215.8352 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.99 | 13.126% | $63.3392 | $63.34 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.71 | $1,272.3957 | $1,272.40 | $1,272.45 | $1,272.30 | |