| 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 | $229.73 | 11.577% | $256.3258 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.77 | 11.523% | $266.2835 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.60 | 13.111% | $278.9317 | $278.93 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.36 | 9.567% | $165.8406 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.75 | 11.293% | $256.8086 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.77 | 13.541% | $91.7071 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.31 | 8.261% | $86.9444 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.29 | $1,402.8417 | $1,402.84 | $1,402.90 | $1,402.70 | |