| 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 | $233.93 | 9.438% | $256.0083 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.60 | 11.439% | $158.912 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.92 | 13.726% | $112.4978 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 10.812% | $39.6707 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.43 | 11.770% | $74.2488 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.48 | 8.316% | $25.4326 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.89 | 5.614% | $115.0031 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.05 | $781.7733 | $781.77 | $781.75 | $781.70 | |