| 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 | $247.43 | 3.855% | $256.9684 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.26 | 9.717% | $80.3787 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.97 | 12.759% | $260.4395 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.33 | 6.819% | $103.9669 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.90 | 3.104% | $219.5084 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.56 | 9.532% | $218.5821 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.52 | 4.581% | $86.3002 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.97 | $1,226.1442 | $1,226.15 | $1,226.15 | $1,226.20 | |