| 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 | 11.398% | $255.9926 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.34 | 7.354% | $173.2049 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.68 | 6.537% | $115.7844 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.26 | 10.242% | $49.8955 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.86 | 4.528% | $221.453 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.35 | 13.228% | $118.1534 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.90 | 12.874% | $36.0068 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.19 | $970.4906 | $970.48 | $970.50 | $970.60 | |