| 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 | $226.39 | 13.445% | $256.8281 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.87 | 8.613% | $157.3477 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.75 | 7.798% | $192.6889 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.55 | 12.555% | $41.1389 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.50 | 12.705% | $216.9571 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.38 | 6.199% | $189.4378 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.79 | 10.275% | $43.8784 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.23 | $1,098.2769 | $1,098.29 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.20 | |