| 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 | $243.27 | 5.287% | $256.1317 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.63 | 13.743% | $40.5266 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.32 | 13.197% | $56.9607 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.98 | 5.446% | $220.3611 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 4.230% | $161.8692 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 8.279% | $238.7552 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.29 | 3.104% | $254.9659 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.29 | $1,229.5704 | $1,229.58 | $1,229.55 | $1,229.70 | |