| 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 | $225.38 | 13.600% | $256.0317 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.62 | 13.570% | $20.011 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.57 | 6.765% | $197.0562 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.30 | 13.711% | $153.851 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.85 | 4.573% | $137.8795 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.28 | 5.516% | $148.0178 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.81 | 12.471% | $239.3495 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.81 | $1,152.1967 | $1,152.20 | $1,152.20 | $1,152.20 | |