| 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 | $238.79 | 7.564% | $256.8521 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 8.274% | $56.0426 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.96 | 12.331% | $79.7101 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.98 | 11.558% | $175.1237 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.25 | 9.328% | $193.7839 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.64 | 13.165% | $221.396 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.88 | 7.538% | $148.2734 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.26 | $1,131.1818 | $1,131.17 | $1,131.15 | $1,131.20 | |