| 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 | $238.66 | 7.576% | $256.7409 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.69 | 5.241% | $137.5395 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.86 | 8.848% | $76.0412 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.30 | 4.417% | $210.1914 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.92 | 13.230% | $203.7234 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.29 | 8.700% | $192.7142 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.82 | 5.833% | $40.026 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.54 | $1,116.9766 | $1,116.97 | $1,117.00 | $1,116.80 | |