| 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 | $232.73 | 10.311% | $256.7268 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.95 | 3.262% | $134.189 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.77 | 4.152% | $249.7253 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.80 | 12.253% | $133.3566 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.42 | 10.724% | $217.4841 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.43 | 5.536% | $81.7165 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.41 | 6.202% | $108.7615 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.51 | $1,181.9598 | $1,181.97 | $1,182.00 | $1,182.00 | |