| 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 | $234.45 | 9.288% | $256.2257 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.90 | 13.851% | $253.7739 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.57 | 9.795% | $21.4869 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.93 | 9.512% | $220.0425 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.44 | 12.343% | $263.3769 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.61 | 3.137% | $20.2252 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.88 | 5.685% | $84.4212 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.78 | $1,119.5523 | $1,119.56 | $1,119.60 | $1,119.50 | |