| 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 | $231.97 | 10.609% | $256.5797 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.41 | 11.868% | $158.1925 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.46 | 8.435% | $211.9471 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.87 | 12.722% | $149.7737 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.38 | 4.179% | $86.8645 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.82 | 6.436% | $211.6161 | $211.62 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.68 | 11.729% | $81.2046 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.59 | $1,156.1782 | $1,156.17 | $1,156.15 | $1,156.20 | |