| 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 | 13.375% | $256.2048 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.82 | 13.815% | $44.183 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.63 | 4.862% | $249.1836 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.45 | 12.506% | $252.5197 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.28 | 7.527% | $123.9571 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.82 | 5.821% | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.77 | 10.574% | $217.5765 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.75 | $1,296.8747 | $1,296.87 | $1,296.90 | $1,297.00 | |