| 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 | $230.99 | 10.488% | $255.2162 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.60 | 11.632% | $103.3712 | $103.37 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.57 | 6.416% | $147.4607 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.81 | 6.799% | $154.6556 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.42 | 6.129% | $257.2779 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.92 | 3.679% | $82.8603 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.80 | 8.731% | $188.9745 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.11 | $1,189.8164 | $1,189.82 | $1,189.75 | $1,190.00 | |