| 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 | $243.30 | 5.240% | $256.0489 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.42 | 9.314% | $173.1752 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.90 | 7.288% | $82.5045 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.80 | 12.689% | $79.7838 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.67 | 13.196% | $206.7751 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.84 | 10.322% | $228.19 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.37 | 3.711% | $208.8428 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.30 | $1,235.3203 | $1,235.32 | $1,235.40 | $1,235.30 | |