| 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 | $225.79 | 13.485% | $256.2378 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.33 | 3.746% | $65.7023 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.28 | 4.314% | $147.3748 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.63 | 9.840% | $156.6648 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.29 | 5.833% | $250.0728 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 11.837% | $27.6908 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.26 | 4.587% | $8.6389 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.34 | $912.3822 | $912.37 | $912.35 | $912.40 | |