| 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 | $234.57 | 9.366% | $256.5398 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.63 | 4.407% | $75.8308 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.82 | 4.363% | $258.6324 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.31 | 6.412% | $138.6655 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.96 | 7.195% | $91.0729 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.83 | 11.422% | $38.8083 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.28 | 5.399% | $171.0415 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.40 | $1,030.5912 | $1,030.59 | $1,030.60 | $1,030.50 | |