| 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 | $235.77 | 8.673% | $256.2183 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.84 | 13.364% | $225.413 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.48 | 8.112% | $173.4981 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.69 | 11.201% | $195.369 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.47 | 6.483% | $256.0597 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.76 | 6.484% | $29.56 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.69 | 13.737% | $73.5765 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.70 | $1,209.6946 | $1,209.70 | $1,209.65 | $1,209.80 | |