| 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 | $230.31 | 11.150% | $255.9896 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.51 | 13.592% | $265.2487 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.84 | 3.588% | $185.2568 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.81 | 6.140% | $257.7185 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.29 | 7.507% | $148.6714 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.86 | 12.353% | $252.637 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.97 | 12.145% | $156.9694 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,388.59 | $1,522.4914 | $1,522.50 | $1,522.45 | $1,522.50 | |