| 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 | $238.99 | 7.201% | $256.1997 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.97 | 11.471% | $156.026 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.48 | 3.529% | $90.5672 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.73 | 13.477% | $267.4993 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.87 | 11.481% | $277.4428 | $277.44 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.75 | 6.673% | $53.0698 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.63 | 11.389% | $122.1158 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.42 | $1,222.9206 | $1,222.93 | $1,222.90 | $1,222.90 | |