| 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 | $144.88 | 12.218% | $162.5814 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.89 | 5.504% | $31.5351 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.35 | 8.317% | $71.8683 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.44 | 9.225% | $233.1298 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.74 | 4.781% | $40.5922 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.78 | 8.865% | $75.966 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.95 | 6.685% | $255.9907 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.03 | $871.6635 | $871.67 | $871.70 | $871.70 | |