| 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 | $237.65 | 7.736% | $256.0346 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.61 | 6.592% | $14.5072 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.38 | 11.285% | $30.4698 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.69 | 7.720% | $181.7129 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.42 | 12.847% | $105.4217 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.38 | 8.207% | $10.1498 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.64 | 12.691% | $147.2195 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.77 | $745.5155 | $745.51 | $745.45 | $745.40 | |