| 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 | $225.98 | 13.357% | $256.1641 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.71 | 3.839% | $135.728 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.38 | 4.870% | $37.103 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.47 | 3.558% | $109.2226 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.33 | 12.464% | $48.7307 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.65 | 10.856% | $237.9524 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.40 | 10.866% | $266.5219 | $266.52 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.92 | $1,091.4227 | $1,091.41 | $1,091.40 | $1,091.40 | |