| 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 | $227.98 | 12.505% | $256.4889 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.71 | 4.295% | $188.4715 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.71 | 7.315% | $45.8342 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.27 | 13.323% | $258.6824 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.42 | 10.765% | $266.3012 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.66 | 7.475% | $160.8471 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.88 | 8.297% | $245.7042 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.63 | $1,422.3295 | $1,422.32 | $1,422.35 | $1,422.30 | |