| 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 | $233.95 | 9.488% | $256.1472 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.98 | 5.361% | $259.167 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.51 | 12.320% | $54.4864 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.51 | 12.665% | $81.6934 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.75 | 11.635% | $234.1544 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.58 | 11.436% | $12.9043 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.85 | 4.542% | $107.5214 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.13 | $1,006.0741 | $1,006.07 | $1,006.05 | $1,006.10 | |