| 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 | $245.83 | 4.125% | $255.9705 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.80 | 4.858% | $259.8381 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.77 | 3.601% | $26.698 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.26 | 4.266% | $124.3476 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.67 | 4.628% | $55.1076 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.47 | 6.733% | $86.9554 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.62 | 4.472% | $197.0551 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.42 | $1,005.9723 | $1,005.99 | $1,005.95 | $1,006.00 | |