| 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 | $231.56 | 10.711% | $256.3624 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.91 | 3.120% | $215.428 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.41 | 8.739% | $196.176 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.49 | 11.353% | $229.9328 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.62 | 9.404% | $136.3393 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.83 | 3.402% | $256.2612 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.84 | 12.570% | $260.9823 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,431.66 | $1,551.4820 | $1,551.48 | $1,551.55 | $1,551.50 | |