| 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 | $243.53 | 11.369% | $271.2169 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.25 | 4.471% | $151.7441 | $151.74 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.87 | 6.648% | $248.3512 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.57 | 13.740% | $256.5633 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.49 | 6.583% | $33.563 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.56 | 4.705% | $14.198 | $14.20 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.45 | 11.653% | $256.1878 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.72 | $1,231.8243 | $1,231.82 | $1,231.80 | $1,231.90 | |