| 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 | $245.81 | 4.419% | $256.6723 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.92 | 12.329% | $83.0336 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.58 | 7.110% | $245.9031 | $245.90 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.79 | 12.756% | $41.4829 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.87 | 12.183% | $125.4991 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.80 | 13.641% | $245.2373 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.88 | 6.634% | $57.4544 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.65 | $1,055.2827 | $1,055.27 | $1,055.30 | $1,055.30 | |