| 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 | $243.72 | 5.136% | $256.2375 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.46 | 8.604% | $54.8016 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.61 | 3.676% | $259.8224 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.28 | 10.462% | $154.9561 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.43 | 5.598% | $256.0012 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.84 | 12.202% | $59.2875 | $59.29 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.94 | 9.848% | $149.3274 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.28 | $1,190.4337 | $1,190.44 | $1,190.45 | $1,190.40 | |