| 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 | $241.68 | 6.196% | $256.6545 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.96 | 11.579% | $82.5238 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.62 | 11.633% | $47.578 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.53 | 5.301% | $226.9552 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.74 | 3.298% | $166.0412 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.32 | 8.753% | $225.4667 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.86 | 12.528% | $125.8738 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.71 | $1,131.0932 | $1,131.09 | $1,131.05 | $1,131.20 | |