| 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 | $231.75 | 11.868% | $259.2541 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.35 | 3.855% | $194.5723 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.56 | 8.734% | $39.7532 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.56 | 12.582% | $213.4104 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.74 | 9.562% | $75.3129 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.79 | 4.445% | $229.5597 | $229.56 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.81 | 6.726% | $244.1998 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.56 | $1,256.0624 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.20 | |