| 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 | $228.77 | 12.144% | $256.5518 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.26 | 4.297% | $167.1464 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.97 | 9.803% | $68.0449 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.89 | 6.726% | $20.1605 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.73 | 11.311% | $261.2803 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.64 | 7.222% | $110.0527 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.69 | 11.685% | $204.0373 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.95 | $1,087.2739 | $1,087.27 | $1,087.30 | $1,087.30 | |