| 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 | $234.81 | 9.184% | $256.375 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.72 | 6.745% | $239.8774 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.81 | 4.688% | $11.3168 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.96 | 11.180% | $198.9677 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.29 | 8.326% | $18.7296 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.98 | 9.218% | $253.3639 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.54 | 4.785% | $18.3793 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.11 | $997.0097 | $997.02 | $997.05 | $997.10 | |