| 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 | $226.98 | 12.848% | $256.1424 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.41 | 5.668% | $93.4211 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.96 | 9.431% | $112.6702 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.32 | 6.356% | $55.6455 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.31 | 6.255% | $125.7103 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.46 | 5.563% | $17.3757 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.53 | 6.830% | $67.8691 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.97 | $728.8343 | $728.84 | $728.80 | $728.80 | |