| 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 | $225.47 | 13.784% | $256.5488 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.26 | 8.866% | $148.3408 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.34 | 9.509% | $142.734 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.38 | 4.321% | $207.9952 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.32 | 9.857% | $257.4169 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.46 | 7.496% | $257.4099 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.86 | 5.255% | $204.0473 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,359.09 | $1,474.4929 | $1,474.50 | $1,474.50 | $1,474.30 | |