| 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 | $232.69 | 10.386% | $256.8572 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.98 | 5.789% | $169.2412 | $169.24 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.84 | 3.845% | $81.8714 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.72 | 5.299% | $170.2895 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.92 | 7.601% | $226.952 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.80 | 12.112% | $175.7916 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.75 | 3.147% | $170.9662 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.70 | $1,251.9691 | $1,251.97 | $1,251.95 | $1,252.10 | |