| 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 | $241.82 | 6.258% | $256.9531 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.50 | 5.642% | $146.3142 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.76 | 9.481% | $177.0965 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.48 | 9.343% | $214.8371 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.26 | 11.237% | $54.7953 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.96 | 13.543% | $223.6343 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.98 | 10.154% | $143.1782 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.76 | $1,216.8087 | $1,216.81 | $1,216.85 | $1,216.80 | |