| 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 | $229.96 | 11.507% | $256.4215 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.74 | 10.202% | $62.5286 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.70 | 4.635% | $137.8043 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.43 | 9.510% | $175.6869 | $175.69 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.77 | 8.111% | $126.2412 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.55 | 4.424% | $145.7237 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.95 | 5.799% | $192.5013 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.10 | $1,096.9075 | $1,096.90 | $1,096.90 | $1,096.80 | |