| 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 | $229.54 | 11.569% | $256.0955 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.85 | 12.693% | $176.759 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.68 | 6.872% | $30.6509 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.89 | 11.828% | $210.1136 | $210.11 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.32 | 8.127% | $108.473 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.59 | 12.615% | $258.5528 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.31 | 9.181% | $177.2117 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.18 | $1,217.8565 | $1,217.85 | $1,217.80 | $1,218.00 | |