| 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 | $235.95 | 8.558% | $256.1426 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.51 | 3.260% | $67.6456 | $67.65 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.84 | 12.495% | $229.3098 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.42 | 3.852% | $7.7058 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.54 | 8.127% | $27.6156 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.51 | 6.225% | $18.6 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.60 | 8.679% | $96.2896 | $96.29 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.37 | $703.3090 | $703.32 | $703.30 | $703.20 | |