| 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 | $230.39 | 11.361% | $256.5646 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.30 | 7.768% | $22.9546 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.49 | 12.711% | $107.6277 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.47 | 13.558% | $134.5322 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.74 | 12.208% | $133.2358 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.81 | 7.742% | $52.5889 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.55 | 7.244% | $10.2418 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.75 | $717.7456 | $717.74 | $717.80 | $717.70 | |