| 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 | $243.52 | 5.420% | $256.7188 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.68 | 9.378% | $82.7773 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.49 | 12.830% | $8.451 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.71 | 3.695% | $115.8377 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.33 | 7.605% | $209.1088 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.61 | 12.794% | $111.2262 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.36 | 4.383% | $38.9975 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.70 | $823.1173 | $823.13 | $823.15 | $823.10 | |