| 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 | $240.92 | 6.400% | $256.3389 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.85 | 3.634% | $92.0788 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.74 | 13.168% | $216.9883 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.52 | 8.227% | $226.7572 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 5.373% | $13.6458 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.29 | 4.632% | $209.5674 | $209.57 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.93 | 3.307% | $160.0535 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.20 | $1,175.4299 | $1,175.44 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.50 | |