| 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 | $235.65 | 8.691% | $256.1303 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 4.273% | $8.2376 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.67 | 6.387% | $193.2733 | $193.27 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.98 | 4.107% | $138.4415 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.92 | 3.423% | $84.7241 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.58 | 12.341% | $72.5498 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.89 | 6.698% | $243.1541 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.59 | $996.5107 | $996.50 | $996.50 | $996.40 | |