| 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 | $233.90 | 9.518% | $256.1626 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.94 | 4.646% | $176.789 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.49 | 7.853% | $19.942 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 4.310% | $31.6998 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.55 | 10.341% | $87.7763 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.35 | 9.163% | $77.8878 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.65 | 13.790% | $130.4602 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.27 | $780.7177 | $780.72 | $780.75 | $780.80 | |