| 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 | $242.56 | 5.526% | $255.9639 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.93 | 4.499% | $12.4667 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.26 | 4.141% | $49.217 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.54 | 5.271% | $207.9523 | $207.95 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.29 | 13.812% | $20.8162 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.80 | 9.639% | $134.6367 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.60 | 11.846% | $103.5694 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.98 | $784.6222 | $784.63 | $784.55 | $784.70 | |