| 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 | $159.99 | 9.644% | $175.4194 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.75 | 4.558% | $211.9913 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.43 | 10.333% | $204.5905 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.38 | 4.873% | $256.2886 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.70 | 7.666% | $188.0925 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.80 | 7.167% | $165.8945 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.99 | 6.216% | $54.1595 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.04 | $1,256.4363 | $1,256.43 | $1,256.45 | $1,256.50 | |