| 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 | $230.47 | 11.381% | $256.6998 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.62 | 5.670% | $97.8716 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.85 | 8.702% | $136.8015 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.65 | 13.225% | $278.1372 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.86 | 12.129% | $31.2391 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.82 | 4.490% | $231.7797 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.91 | 4.380% | $45.8333 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.18 | $1,078.3622 | $1,078.36 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.30 | |