| 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 | $229.61 | 11.814% | $256.7361 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.91 | 9.144% | $135.2403 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.45 | 3.391% | $171.0604 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.79 | 6.770% | $6.182 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.37 | 6.585% | $90.9916 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.81 | 4.257% | $114.4846 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.26 | 13.698% | $161.7468 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.20 | $936.4418 | $936.44 | $936.50 | $936.40 | |