| 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 | $233.76 | 9.625% | $256.2594 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.38 | 4.700% | $203.5159 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.98 | 10.788% | $203.8278 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.27 | 8.818% | $76.4664 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.57 | 7.136% | $195.5982 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.97 | 4.614% | $133.8745 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.36 | 4.579% | $156.1992 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.29 | $1,225.7414 | $1,225.75 | $1,225.70 | $1,225.80 | |