| 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 | $229.39 | 11.797% | $256.4511 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.39 | 7.592% | $225.2869 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.70 | 9.848% | $6.2613 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.97 | 13.618% | $59.0473 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.75 | 3.553% | $101.2231 | $101.22 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.75 | 8.450% | $237.2344 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.93 | 6.329% | $165.7988 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.88 | $1,051.3029 | $1,051.30 | $1,051.30 | $1,051.30 | |