| 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 | $229.88 | 11.542% | $256.4127 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.51 | 5.756% | $196.188 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.49 | 3.537% | $30.5331 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.86 | 9.829% | $229.3888 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.82 | 10.398% | $189.6858 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.26 | 4.680% | $260.9254 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.29 | 9.181% | $9.0511 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.11 | $1,172.1849 | $1,172.19 | $1,172.25 | $1,172.20 | |