| 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 | $235.32 | 8.848% | $256.1411 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.90 | 5.565% | $173.021 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.30 | 4.663% | $29.6196 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.47 | 6.858% | $50.7255 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.67 | 8.542% | $188.5049 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 9.756% | $6.4756 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.97 | 4.703% | $69.0726 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.53 | $773.5603 | $773.56 | $773.55 | $773.50 | |