| 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 | $234.32 | 9.124% | $255.6994 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.44 | 6.218% | $190.5976 | $190.60 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.75 | 11.814% | $254.6564 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.25 | 3.746% | $147.5787 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.65 | 10.412% | $44.8825 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.28 | 6.613% | $137.8293 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.36 | 12.303% | $199.1806 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.05 | $1,230.4245 | $1,230.43 | $1,230.50 | $1,230.50 | |