| 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 | $229.86 | 11.654% | $256.6479 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.82 | 12.707% | $259.0232 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.66 | 7.347% | $266.9291 | $266.93 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.46 | 3.238% | $86.1624 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.66 | 11.310% | $183.283 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.56 | 6.765% | $84.9422 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.32 | 8.449% | $259.5401 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.34 | $1,396.5279 | $1,396.52 | $1,396.55 | $1,396.40 | |