| 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 | $226.33 | 12.844% | $255.3998 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.93 | 7.677% | $156.0563 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.86 | 13.818% | $194.4694 | $194.47 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.64 | 4.574% | $139.7527 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.58 | 6.309% | $249.3797 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.62 | 3.581% | $79.3638 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.93 | 8.149% | $97.2584 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.89 | $1,171.6801 | $1,171.68 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.90 | |