| 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 | $236.53 | 8.342% | $256.2613 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.87 | 13.321% | $115.4401 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.69 | 8.262% | $159.8921 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.67 | 13.413% | $89.222 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.28 | 9.389% | $55.0008 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.62 | 12.229% | $56.8103 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.84 | 10.668% | $121.5577 | $121.56 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.50 | $854.1843 | $854.18 | $854.15 | $854.20 | |