| 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 | $234.79 | 9.112% | $256.1841 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.91 | 4.629% | $28.1557 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.92 | 12.272% | $81.8687 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.63 | 7.105% | $59.5825 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.49 | 11.680% | $203.8048 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.90 | 6.510% | $82.9713 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 11.465% | $277.0128 | $277.01 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.16 | $989.5799 | $989.57 | $989.55 | $989.70 | |