| 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 | $234.50 | 9.298% | $256.3038 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.62 | 3.325% | $48.1701 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.87 | 6.269% | $262.3463 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.97 | 8.202% | $170.9267 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.73 | 3.236% | $31.7244 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 5.866% | $92.9186 | $92.92 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.85 | 13.215% | $34.9268 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.31 | $897.3167 | $897.32 | $897.30 | $897.20 | |