| 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 | $230.46 | 11.495% | $256.9514 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.28 | 9.484% | $104.3164 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.26 | 5.803% | $172.734 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.28 | 7.488% | $214.2021 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.36 | 6.791% | $73.0023 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.95 | 12.374% | $93.2142 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.61 | 10.189% | $45.8496 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.20 | $960.2700 | $960.26 | $960.25 | $960.20 | |