| 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 | $228.75 | 12.112% | $256.4562 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.25 | 3.616% | $165.0085 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.32 | 6.570% | $252.9119 | $252.91 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.81 | 13.234% | $8.8436 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.46 | 5.424% | $178.6515 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.53 | 7.255% | $43.4705 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.79 | 13.231% | $174.138 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.91 | $1,079.4802 | $1,079.48 | $1,079.45 | $1,079.50 | |