| 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 | $238.72 | 7.601% | $256.8651 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.60 | 6.740% | $156.4808 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.79 | 5.599% | $248.9919 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.75 | 9.341% | $243.5571 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.33 | 10.823% | $106.7558 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.83 | 6.221% | $96.4805 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.47 | 8.857% | $248.7056 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.49 | $1,357.8368 | $1,357.85 | $1,357.85 | $1,358.00 | |