| 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 | $235.42 | 8.815% | $256.1723 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.46 | 3.110% | $7.692 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.98 | 5.136% | $42.0334 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.32 | 12.786% | $29.6853 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.85 | 11.734% | $187.5455 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.52 | 5.778% | $95.7502 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.68 | 6.837% | $160.982 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.23 | $779.8607 | $779.86 | $779.90 | $779.90 | |