| 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 | $237.95 | 7.663% | $256.1841 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.86 | 12.214% | $21.1636 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.37 | 13.114% | $227.7777 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.52 | 9.788% | $31.3115 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.32 | 12.596% | $69.0439 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.47 | 13.561% | $270.8089 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.49 | 9.168% | $238.5212 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.98 | $1,114.8109 | $1,114.80 | $1,114.80 | $1,114.80 | |