| 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 | $229.87 | 11.602% | $256.5395 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.85 | 11.539% | $148.1796 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.63 | 11.225% | $204.2425 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.55 | 8.366% | $271.511 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.69 | 13.796% | $41.7518 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.96 | 4.410% | $258.895 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.75 | 6.410% | $257.2462 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,323.30 | $1,438.3656 | $1,438.37 | $1,438.40 | $1,438.30 | |