| 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 | $230.36 | 11.195% | $256.1488 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.68 | 11.234% | $9.6551 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.39 | 3.451% | $57.3015 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.62 | 13.234% | $14.2901 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.82 | 11.457% | $53.2987 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.29 | 3.228% | $104.5596 | $104.56 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.36 | 3.742% | $191.2588 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.52 | $686.5126 | $686.52 | $686.50 | $686.60 | |