| 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 | $232.27 | 10.544% | $256.7605 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.33 | 10.785% | $151.0332 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.51 | 13.639% | $282.4043 | $282.40 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.38 | 6.376% | $186.5622 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.35 | 8.838% | $136.4284 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.77 | 9.487% | $234.0504 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.69 | 3.160% | $150.2938 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.30 | $1,397.5328 | $1,397.52 | $1,397.55 | $1,397.60 | |