| 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 | $233.45 | 9.777% | $256.2744 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.32 | 6.809% | $9.9546 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.50 | 13.706% | $91.5333 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.86 | 11.235% | $198.9549 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.90 | 4.659% | $18.734 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.32 | 7.646% | $257.6184 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.59 | 4.370% | $113.3354 | $113.34 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.94 | $946.4050 | $946.39 | $946.40 | $946.40 | |