| 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 | $227.55 | 12.774% | $256.6172 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.52 | 7.416% | $258.357 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.97 | 7.107% | $218.4661 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.25 | 9.130% | $94.1246 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.57 | 11.334% | $276.7429 | $276.74 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.40 | 10.365% | $135.0868 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.57 | 6.547% | $259.5165 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,372.83 | $1,498.9111 | $1,498.92 | $1,498.85 | $1,498.90 | |