| 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 | $229.81 | 11.758% | $256.8311 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.33 | 12.480% | $273.6976 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.38 | 7.543% | $207.9667 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.44 | 4.722% | $198.3854 | $198.39 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.60 | 7.485% | $35.0401 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.62 | 8.204% | $260.3605 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.94 | 11.764% | $259.2254 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.12 | $1,491.5068 | $1,491.52 | $1,491.55 | $1,491.50 | |