| 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 | $230.63 | 11.157% | $256.3614 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.31 | 8.699% | $239.4748 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.56 | 10.725% | $208.7831 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.90 | 8.206% | $126.4928 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.43 | 9.254% | $268.1421 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.25 | 13.168% | $22.9165 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.49 | 7.442% | $144.4987 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.57 | $1,266.6694 | $1,266.66 | $1,266.65 | $1,266.70 | |