| 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 | $229.40 | 11.432% | $255.625 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.80 | 6.547% | $78.6317 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.40 | 5.554% | $264.3072 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.46 | 3.546% | $148.5471 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.34 | 9.759% | $154.0358 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.74 | 3.204% | $115.3201 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.88 | 3.125% | $232.9388 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.02 | $1,249.4057 | $1,249.42 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.20 | |