| 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 | $225.77 | 13.777% | $256.8743 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.64 | 7.736% | $178.4539 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.91 | 12.428% | $249.489 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.99 | 9.708% | $170.0364 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.53 | 6.336% | $129.2301 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.66 | 11.730% | $23.0834 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.27 | 4.774% | $181.5419 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.77 | $1,188.7090 | $1,188.70 | $1,188.75 | $1,188.70 | |