| 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 | $225.60 | 13.608% | $256.2996 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.55 | 6.664% | $210.7147 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.26 | 10.260% | $161.2663 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.45 | 7.524% | $114.4593 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.41 | 11.308% | $111.7644 | $111.76 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.87 | 5.550% | $107.5238 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.47 | 6.582% | $205.1384 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.61 | $1,167.1665 | $1,167.16 | $1,167.10 | $1,167.20 | |