| 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 | $229.66 | 11.533% | $256.1467 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.66 | 5.797% | $124.4808 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.85 | 7.550% | $154.7107 | $154.71 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.70 | 8.604% | $22.481 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.86 | 8.815% | $156.5413 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.27 | 6.796% | $211.7444 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.86 | 8.354% | $60.5265 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.86 | $986.6314 | $986.63 | $986.70 | $986.50 | |