| 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 | $230.26 | 11.288% | $256.2517 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.32 | 11.642% | $85.2052 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.70 | 6.235% | $230.2112 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.47 | 9.706% | $249.5482 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.40 | 7.503% | $181.0351 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.25 | 3.641% | $185.7765 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.79 | 10.522% | $119.1317 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.19 | $1,307.1596 | $1,307.17 | $1,307.20 | $1,307.10 | |