| 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 | $227.59 | 12.683% | $256.4552 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.52 | 7.854% | $189.3053 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.60 | 7.672% | $62.0191 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.27 | 9.502% | $161.2636 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 12.251% | $281.2224 | $281.22 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.32 | 6.854% | $217.2556 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.92 | 8.280% | $238.1294 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.75 | $1,405.6506 | $1,405.66 | $1,405.60 | $1,405.70 | |