| 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 | $225.32 | 13.747% | $256.2947 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 5.771% | $53.499 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.75 | 4.733% | $213.3935 | $213.39 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.29 | 9.419% | $230.0972 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 8.351% | $269.068 | $269.07 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.79 | 8.224% | $35.4866 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.51 | 12.315% | $115.1341 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.57 | $1,172.9731 | $1,172.97 | $1,173.00 | $1,173.00 | |