| 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 | $225.32 | 13.568% | $255.8914 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.44 | 4.605% | $157.3678 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.51 | 6.394% | $52.6757 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.41 | 9.531% | $216.2251 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.95 | 8.805% | $256.7254 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.94 | 3.576% | $217.4475 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.46 | 7.821% | $252.7971 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,303.03 | $1,409.1300 | $1,409.15 | $1,409.20 | $1,409.10 | |