| 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 | $225.69 | 13.810% | $256.8578 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 12.325% | $8.2222 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.31 | 11.198% | $50.3838 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.92 | 11.111% | $242.1331 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.56 | 4.430% | $122.7679 | $122.77 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.54 | 11.294% | $262.1419 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.78 | 3.216% | $234.0732 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.12 | $1,176.5799 | $1,176.57 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.60 | |