| 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 | $239.92 | 6.800% | $256.2346 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.41 | 11.470% | $31.6686 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.73 | 4.543% | $206.7129 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.48 | 12.359% | $280.3132 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.38 | 11.290% | $158.4547 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.86 | 10.851% | $180.5319 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.42 | 6.755% | $184.067 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.20 | $1,297.9829 | $1,297.97 | $1,297.95 | $1,298.00 | |