| 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 | $231.81 | 10.630% | $256.4514 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.89 | 6.375% | $20.0942 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.62 | 10.680% | $8.4338 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.64 | 6.482% | $237.0715 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.50 | 13.849% | $157.6809 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.48 | 13.860% | $42.6747 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.53 | 12.655% | $178.592 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.47 | $900.9985 | $900.98 | $901.00 | $901.10 | |