| 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 | $226.52 | 13.349% | $256.7582 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.31 | 13.539% | $117.2971 | $117.30 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.28 | 6.415% | $243.9883 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.27 | 9.621% | $105.5321 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.71 | 12.175% | $257.6772 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.46 | 8.291% | $219.246 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.85 | 10.397% | $39.5773 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.40 | $1,240.0762 | $1,240.09 | $1,240.15 | $1,240.10 | |