| 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 | $233.43 | 9.563% | $255.7529 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.74 | 6.769% | $169.4851 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.25 | 13.120% | $263.8524 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.47 | 12.626% | $137.9331 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.77 | 11.447% | $182.5168 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.39 | 9.350% | $101.0285 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.79 | 10.707% | $200.1472 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.84 | $1,310.7160 | $1,310.72 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.70 | |