| 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 | $225.65 | 13.643% | $256.4354 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.40 | 6.530% | $192.1801 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.61 | 7.621% | $60.9242 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.71 | 11.250% | $93.1274 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.49 | 5.529% | $179.9164 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.50 | 4.281% | $138.1723 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.25 | 11.854% | $266.4922 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.61 | $1,187.2480 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.20 | |