| 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 | $229.98 | 11.518% | $256.4691 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.80 | 11.190% | $232.1647 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.65 | 4.500% | $164.7443 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.55 | 3.133% | $93.3869 | $93.39 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.60 | 11.733% | $56.5369 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.69 | 12.356% | $180.5449 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.98 | 11.429% | $221.7214 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.25 | $1,205.5682 | $1,205.56 | $1,205.55 | $1,205.50 | |