| 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 | $233.31 | 9.836% | $256.2584 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.47 | 3.772% | $153.0326 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.42 | 8.428% | $145.7489 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.93 | 5.799% | $88.7971 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.69 | 8.156% | $18.0512 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.95 | 7.292% | $12.8214 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.85 | 4.744% | $188.3821 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.62 | $863.0917 | $863.09 | $863.10 | $863.10 | |