| 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 | $233.25 | 9.740% | $255.9686 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.30 | 5.623% | $120.7271 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.77 | 6.112% | $213.0411 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.53 | 7.164% | $52.0067 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.65 | 3.496% | $190.0704 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.58 | 6.410% | $238.9756 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.42 | 11.841% | $238.6911 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.50 | $1,309.4806 | $1,309.49 | $1,309.50 | $1,309.50 | |