| 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 | $228.42 | 12.254% | $256.4106 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.36 | 10.791% | $13.6938 | $13.69 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.51 | 6.140% | $156.5671 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.37 | 10.538% | $16.9897 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.98 | 9.473% | $207.9768 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.69 | 5.858% | $93.8855 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.88 | 10.830% | $243.693 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.21 | $989.2165 | $989.22 | $989.25 | $989.30 | |