| 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 | $231.40 | 10.737% | $256.2454 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.36 | 4.539% | $52.6458 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.75 | 10.599% | $251.8892 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.70 | 13.662% | $81.4957 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.90 | 6.151% | $159.1203 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.81 | 8.662% | $175.826 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.31 | 9.623% | $153.812 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.23 | $1,131.0344 | $1,131.05 | $1,131.05 | $1,130.90 | |