| 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 | $234.57 | 9.290% | $256.3616 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 7.473% | $86.4943 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.84 | 7.304% | $15.9239 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.96 | 5.266% | $245.2277 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.81 | 10.446% | $63.8488 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.31 | 11.512% | $97.3611 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.64 | 7.453% | $239.2334 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.61 | $1,004.4508 | $1,004.44 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.40 | |