| 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 | $227.36 | 12.813% | $256.4916 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.27 | 6.248% | $207.4705 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.87 | 3.284% | $126.9051 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.46 | 10.295% | $204.5531 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.36 | 6.248% | $173.5667 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.67 | 7.409% | $154.3145 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.94 | 12.197% | $272.5714 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.93 | $1,395.8729 | $1,395.87 | $1,395.80 | $1,396.00 | |