| 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 | $225.48 | 13.707% | $256.3865 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.64 | 11.845% | $27.5586 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.76 | 6.394% | $146.5684 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.65 | 8.215% | $33.1679 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.31 | 5.664% | $161.9935 | $161.99 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.74 | 7.609% | $197.7208 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.39 | 5.763% | $51.1787 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.97 | $874.5744 | $874.58 | $874.55 | $874.70 | |