| 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 | $238.77 | 7.254% | $256.0904 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.30 | 12.312% | $5.9525 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.42 | 9.630% | $15.8086 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.65 | 10.356% | $171.7691 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.93 | 9.751% | $66.8713 | $66.87 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.85 | 5.430% | $25.1451 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.69 | 12.385% | $89.5596 | $89.56 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.61 | $631.1966 | $631.20 | $631.15 | $631.30 | |