| 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 | $226.75 | 12.648% | $255.4293 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.87 | 11.574% | $249.7807 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.83 | 10.802% | $144.9623 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.45 | 9.658% | $152.9181 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.45 | 7.717% | $193.2982 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.47 | 11.579% | $192.4403 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.55 | 6.548% | $29.354 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.37 | $1,218.1829 | $1,218.18 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.20 | |