| 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 | $229.55 | 11.667% | $256.3316 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.52 | 6.739% | $239.6504 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.41 | 10.791% | $90.195 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.40 | 11.688% | $175.7969 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.62 | 4.849% | $127.5174 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.71 | 5.863% | $45.2141 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.70 | 11.601% | $239.6073 | $239.61 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.91 | $1,174.3127 | $1,174.32 | $1,174.30 | $1,174.30 | |