| 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 | $152.41 | 12.400% | $171.3088 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.89 | 12.426% | $279.8171 | $279.82 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.41 | 6.546% | $257.2127 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.45 | 10.463% | $222.5277 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.62 | 12.744% | $160.7955 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.83 | 10.684% | $108.2822 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.65 | 6.837% | $56.2497 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.26 | $1,256.1937 | $1,256.20 | $1,256.20 | $1,256.10 | |