| 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 | $229.83 | 11.563% | $256.4052 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.63 | 9.506% | $235.0327 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.96 | 5.862% | $16.8956 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.58 | 9.337% | $84.8236 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.99 | 12.383% | $126.9816 | $126.98 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.94 | 12.860% | $266.2819 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.32 | 3.353% | $256.6462 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.25 | $1,243.0668 | $1,243.07 | $1,243.10 | $1,243.00 | |