| 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 | 9.223% | $257.1328 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.53 | 6.267% | $22.8793 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.62 | 7.738% | $95.4774 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.49 | 4.711% | $256.0079 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.81 | 12.389% | $16.6448 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.46 | 12.388% | $55.5871 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.79 | 3.848% | $34.0518 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.12 | $737.7811 | $737.78 | $737.85 | $737.80 | |