| 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 | $231.60 | 10.565% | $256.0685 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.55 | 8.346% | $121.9434 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.62 | 8.684% | $232.1708 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.29 | 9.727% | $16.7773 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.80 | 13.277% | $271.6382 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.59 | 3.479% | $158.9334 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.84 | 11.739% | $195.3645 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.29 | $1,252.8961 | $1,252.89 | $1,252.90 | $1,252.90 | |