| 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 | $237.61 | 7.695% | $255.8941 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.72 | 8.779% | $170.4784 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.49 | 5.190% | $189.8574 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.79 | 10.770% | $106.1066 | $106.11 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.40 | 13.802% | $151.8119 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.47 | 5.867% | $259.8717 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.71 | 4.761% | $98.1715 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.19 | $1,232.1916 | $1,232.19 | $1,232.15 | $1,232.30 | |