| 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 | $229.80 | 11.254% | $255.6617 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.82 | 6.752% | $209.0418 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.38 | 12.541% | $280.6547 | $280.65 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.86 | 8.213% | $86.4189 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.66 | 11.748% | $184.0043 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.68 | 10.350% | $247.9344 | $247.93 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.93 | 4.672% | $47.0291 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.13 | $1,310.7449 | $1,310.73 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.70 | |