| 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 | $231.65 | 10.621% | $256.2535 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.50 | 12.498% | $145.6849 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.51 | 12.258% | $24.1467 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.97 | 6.561% | $84.1512 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.59 | 6.573% | $162.6197 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.71 | 7.784% | $249.7463 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.48 | 5.457% | $104.9086 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.41 | $1,027.5109 | $1,027.51 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.50 | |