| 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 | $242.61 | 5.513% | $255.9851 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.91 | 13.794% | $285.5205 | $285.52 | $285.50 | $285.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.61 | 5.268% | $55.3815 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.81 | 12.353% | $64.9513 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.75 | 4.854% | $93.0579 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 3.279% | $217.5779 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.85 | 3.850% | $200.2747 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.21 | $1,172.7489 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.90 | |