| 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 | $234.56 | 9.456% | $256.74 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.28 | 9.201% | $57.0903 | $57.09 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.80 | 8.525% | $43.193 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.84 | 5.374% | $62.0021 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.40 | 12.657% | $102.9685 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.29 | 3.111% | $99.2856 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.46 | 6.864% | $85.9828 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.63 | $707.2623 | $707.26 | $707.30 | $707.30 | |