| 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 | $235.90 | 8.525% | $256.0105 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.27 | 13.574% | $231.9976 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.69 | 3.351% | $150.5721 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.95 | 8.207% | $228.2627 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.83 | 8.179% | $264.8546 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.28 | 4.639% | $176.0865 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.83 | 9.854% | $230.5066 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,419.75 | $1,538.2906 | $1,538.29 | $1,538.25 | $1,538.40 | |