| 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 | $231.45 | 10.783% | $256.4073 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 3.316% | $9.815 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.44 | 7.236% | $150.6022 | $150.60 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.58 | 6.660% | $147.8094 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.82 | 6.168% | $225.9467 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.39 | 3.328% | $58.2667 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.83 | 5.197% | $120.7977 | $120.80 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.01 | $969.6450 | $969.66 | $969.60 | $969.60 | |