| 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 | $227.59 | 12.735% | $256.5736 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.36 | 4.174% | $135.8012 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.38 | 10.698% | $46.9138 | $46.91 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.76 | 3.837% | $7.0194 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.35 | 13.858% | $248.6089 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.63 | 5.102% | $36.3968 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.72 | 7.275% | $111.2656 | $111.27 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.79 | $842.5793 | $842.58 | $842.50 | $842.60 | |