| 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 | $230.37 | 11.461% | $256.7727 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.36 | 8.651% | $156.8486 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.52 | 13.762% | $101.8397 | $101.84 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.52 | 6.775% | $45.4007 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.83 | 5.728% | $199.6462 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.90 | 4.733% | $262.7751 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.61 | 12.269% | $238.6951 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.11 | $1,261.9781 | $1,261.99 | $1,262.00 | $1,261.90 | |