| 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 | $225.89 | 13.533% | $256.4597 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.28 | 4.325% | $145.3039 | $145.30 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.86 | 13.265% | $183.3307 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.84 | 13.316% | $97.2705 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.30 | 13.604% | $260.494 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.84 | 9.126% | $162.4231 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.44 | 7.185% | $179.4706 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.45 | $1,284.7525 | $1,284.74 | $1,284.70 | $1,284.80 | |