| 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 | $229.79 | 11.535% | $256.2963 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.45 | 12.229% | $223.8407 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.81 | 5.563% | $97.973 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.98 | 4.766% | $200.0821 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.98 | 7.491% | $234.3089 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.75 | 4.541% | $151.3231 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.54 | 8.476% | $153.5369 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.30 | $1,317.3610 | $1,317.36 | $1,317.35 | $1,317.30 | |