| 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 | $234.92 | 9.168% | $256.4575 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.60 | 5.724% | $165.5638 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.63 | 9.597% | $159.6061 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.40 | 8.104% | $259.882 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.85 | 8.774% | $265.2454 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.83 | 13.162% | $133.3388 | $133.34 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.61 | 9.445% | $9.4232 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.84 | $1,249.5168 | $1,249.52 | $1,249.50 | $1,249.50 | |