| 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 | 3.558% | $256.2336 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.96 | 6.267% | $172.11 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.79 | 3.459% | $42.2009 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.26 | 5.707% | $255.0287 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.81 | 5.787% | $112.9911 | $112.99 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.26 | 5.284% | $51.8629 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.58 | 12.117% | $227.1266 | $227.13 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.09 | $1,117.5538 | $1,117.55 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.50 | |