| 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 | $230.35 | 11.251% | $256.2667 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.84 | 5.465% | $205.488 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.50 | 8.367% | $206.4391 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.35 | 11.865% | $149.172 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.89 | 7.247% | $251.9125 | $251.91 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.55 | 3.363% | $123.5705 | $123.57 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.72 | 8.636% | $88.7773 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.20 | $1,281.6261 | $1,281.63 | $1,281.60 | $1,281.70 | |