| 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 | $231.89 | 10.553% | $256.3614 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.94 | 7.348% | $172.7659 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.70 | 4.358% | $35.1686 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.94 | 13.103% | $108.511 | $108.51 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.78 | 12.638% | $49.3129 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.56 | 6.642% | $242.6745 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.53 | 7.373% | $228.1998 | $228.20 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.34 | $1,092.9941 | $1,092.99 | $1,092.90 | $1,093.10 | |