| 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 | $229.40 | 12.409% | $257.8662 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.73 | 7.779% | $155.9885 | $155.99 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.65 | 7.817% | $19.0297 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.78 | 10.468% | $129.0045 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.86 | 12.295% | $198.6049 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.51 | 10.342% | $84.4227 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.73 | 5.404% | $251.631 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.66 | $1,096.5475 | $1,096.54 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.50 | |