| 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 | $227.75 | 12.260% | $255.6722 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.31 | 6.647% | $120.8417 | $120.84 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.70 | 9.825% | $258.8575 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.82 | 12.769% | $55.0538 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.26 | 13.133% | $209.5902 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.82 | 4.840% | $182.2329 | $182.23 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.60 | 11.118% | $174.0108 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.26 | $1,256.2591 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.30 | |