| 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 | $225.53 | 13.579% | $256.1547 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.46 | 5.682% | $147.3841 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.54 | 11.604% | $27.3876 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.74 | 9.114% | $168.843 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.86 | 13.484% | $261.9892 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.85 | 3.316% | $130.0232 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.33 | 10.468% | $240.0801 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.31 | $1,231.8619 | $1,231.85 | $1,231.90 | $1,231.90 | |