| 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 | $236.37 | 8.634% | $256.7782 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 3.420% | $78.1235 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.87 | 11.744% | $129.4778 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.62 | 5.306% | $202.8404 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.32 | 11.378% | $267.6636 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.68 | 10.870% | $148.211 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.46 | 7.668% | $14.4921 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.86 | $1,097.5866 | $1,097.58 | $1,097.60 | $1,097.60 | |