| 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 | $236.33 | 8.506% | $256.4322 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.92 | 3.694% | $73.5398 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.58 | 13.240% | $195.4296 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.27 | 7.775% | $71.4225 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.96 | 12.350% | $7.8196 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.63 | 12.794% | $13.1179 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.76 | 10.504% | $121.2892 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.45 | $739.0508 | $739.05 | $739.05 | $738.90 | |