| 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 | $229.42 | 11.744% | $256.3631 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.29 | 7.272% | $6.7474 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.61 | 13.380% | $237.6558 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.87 | 12.544% | $163.0425 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.58 | 8.548% | $216.6401 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.39 | 9.162% | $105.2213 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.48 | 8.598% | $270.9303 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.64 | $1,256.6005 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.50 | |