| 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 | $238.73 | 7.231% | $255.9926 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.58 | 10.696% | $182.1835 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.76 | 13.521% | $148.4401 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.88 | 10.582% | $190.0683 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 3.761% | $257.5971 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.32 | 5.502% | $36.2083 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.76 | 6.177% | $115.4781 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.29 | $1,185.9680 | $1,185.97 | $1,186.00 | $1,186.00 | |