| 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 | $235.87 | 8.754% | $256.5181 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.41 | 4.526% | $163.4891 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.39 | 7.418% | $77.7599 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.66 | 6.510% | $74.1949 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.40 | 9.709% | $147.4489 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.85 | 5.488% | $123.2627 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.55 | 13.796% | $252.115 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.13 | $1,094.7886 | $1,094.79 | $1,094.75 | $1,094.80 | |