| 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 | $238.99 | 7.232% | $256.2738 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.55 | 4.705% | $66.54 | $66.54 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.79 | 9.530% | $108.2047 | $108.20 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.91 | 3.850% | $21.715 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 11.126% | $88.134 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.66 | 8.413% | $39.7442 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.99 | 8.768% | $128.3354 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.20 | $708.9471 | $708.94 | $708.95 | $708.80 | |