| 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 | $242.27 | 5.715% | $256.1157 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.68 | 12.626% | $23.2911 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.64 | 5.185% | $229.9765 | $229.98 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.45 | 3.180% | $72.6903 | $72.69 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.52 | 12.829% | $147.2644 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.93 | 13.244% | $36.1588 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.62 | 4.790% | $41.5178 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.11 | $807.0146 | $807.02 | $807.00 | $807.10 | |