| 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 | $229.76 | 11.448% | $256.0629 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.64 | 6.286% | $148.4178 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.29 | 12.320% | $203.6249 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.93 | 8.558% | $262.6344 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.85 | 10.148% | $126.505 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.84 | 6.736% | $182.3478 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.66 | 5.710% | $5.9832 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.97 | $1,185.5760 | $1,185.57 | $1,185.55 | $1,185.50 | |