| 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 | $236.79 | 8.248% | $256.3204 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.83 | 7.729% | $32.1356 | $32.14 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.51 | 9.196% | $146.8795 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.46 | 7.744% | $68.3743 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.67 | 9.818% | $207.1936 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.31 | 7.412% | $119.5603 | $119.56 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.59 | 12.126% | $9.6316 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.16 | $840.0953 | $840.09 | $840.10 | $840.10 | |