| 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 | $229.71 | 11.644% | $256.4574 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.41 | 3.565% | $197.1981 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.73 | 13.808% | $189.7521 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.54 | 9.786% | $31.3329 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.79 | 9.165% | $156.9684 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.32 | 5.451% | $263.9649 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.44 | 10.213% | $190.0513 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.94 | $1,285.7251 | $1,285.72 | $1,285.70 | $1,285.90 | |