| 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 | $229.81 | 11.691% | $256.6771 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.86 | 12.627% | $44.8931 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.59 | 7.805% | $154.7972 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.59 | 5.706% | $206.7504 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.65 | 5.340% | $252.4473 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.39 | 10.652% | $127.6813 | $127.68 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.87 | 11.798% | $216.7428 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.76 | $1,259.9892 | $1,259.99 | $1,260.05 | $1,260.00 | |