| 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 | $230.33 | 11.380% | $256.5416 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.31 | 8.516% | $196.7504 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.43 | 4.654% | $68.4751 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.90 | 12.289% | $274.9958 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.39 | 7.714% | $33.8114 | $33.81 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.97 | 13.864% | $214.0302 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.36 | 12.428% | $246.6221 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.69 | $1,291.2266 | $1,291.23 | $1,291.25 | $1,291.20 | |