| 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 | $229.36 | 11.600% | $255.9658 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.91 | 5.145% | $232.2758 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.52 | 10.161% | $172.424 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.47 | 4.371% | $250.9809 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.40 | 7.262% | $117.3446 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.81 | 5.647% | $240.6744 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.27 | 5.706% | $157.7873 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.74 | $1,427.4528 | $1,427.45 | $1,427.45 | $1,427.50 | |