| 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 | $225.78 | 13.478% | $256.2106 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.80 | 9.298% | $126.5671 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.69 | 4.308% | $101.8985 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.28 | 11.780% | $145.627 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.61 | 7.348% | $157.3829 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.54 | 6.217% | $251.2457 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.55 | 5.532% | $234.8615 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.25 | $1,273.7933 | $1,273.80 | $1,273.80 | $1,273.80 | |