| 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 | $225.79 | 13.550% | $256.3845 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.83 | 12.506% | $186.5687 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.97 | 9.817% | $137.2383 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.39 | 9.565% | $7.0012 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.64 | 12.529% | $34.4789 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.30 | 11.605% | $161.046 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.78 | 3.310% | $201.2272 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.70 | $983.9448 | $983.95 | $984.00 | $983.90 | |