| 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 | $229.69 | 11.833% | $256.8692 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.29 | 5.164% | $90.746 | $90.75 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.58 | 6.269% | $110.0734 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.30 | 13.760% | $82.2485 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.86 | 6.283% | $230.4853 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.60 | 9.754% | $185.0452 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 4.863% | $245.7569 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.68 | $1,201.2245 | $1,201.24 | $1,201.20 | $1,201.20 | |