| 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 | $234.62 | 9.239% | $256.2965 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.36 | 9.840% | $46.5282 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.65 | 3.270% | $120.4645 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.47 | 7.487% | $35.9759 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.78 | 6.118% | $148.3317 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.91 | 6.547% | $105.3856 | $105.39 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.60 | 5.200% | $175.2632 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.39 | $888.2456 | $888.25 | $888.30 | $888.30 | |