| 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 | $229.98 | 11.575% | $256.6002 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.79 | 8.715% | $106.3124 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.41 | 13.425% | $67.3858 | $67.39 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.91 | 5.433% | $258.216 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.62 | 7.290% | $81.1327 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.76 | 12.209% | $242.1021 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.35 | 8.809% | $249.5534 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.82 | $1,261.3026 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.30 | |