| 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 | 11.467% | $256.3518 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.99 | 6.614% | $101.2726 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.30 | 11.126% | $81.4554 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.52 | 6.403% | $221.8715 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.94 | 9.128% | $145.0748 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.43 | 9.854% | $252.038 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.25 | 5.744% | $191.661 | $191.66 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.41 | $1,249.7251 | $1,249.72 | $1,249.65 | $1,249.90 | |