| 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 | $236.43 | 8.338% | $256.1435 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.92 | 7.479% | $249.2653 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.74 | 9.863% | $268.8787 | $268.88 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.79 | 7.800% | $116.1976 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.43 | 5.864% | $166.6617 | $166.66 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.46 | 12.519% | $235.6823 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.38 | 6.839% | $265.3667 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,436.15 | $1,558.1958 | $1,558.20 | $1,558.20 | $1,558.30 | |