| 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 | $229.71 | 11.608% | $256.3747 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.55 | 10.564% | $166.4541 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.30 | 11.235% | $179.4221 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.72 | 9.217% | $146.045 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.84 | 8.345% | $240.3525 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.61 | 5.496% | $249.6141 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.72 | 3.248% | $56.4973 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.45 | $1,294.7598 | $1,294.75 | $1,294.70 | $1,294.80 | |