| 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 | $226.99 | 12.859% | $256.1786 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 11.423% | $52.7476 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.94 | 3.790% | $127.5994 | $127.60 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.81 | 8.151% | $178.2437 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.75 | 10.799% | $101.6581 | $101.66 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.96 | 10.270% | $78.2476 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.61 | 7.790% | $41.6177 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.40 | $836.2927 | $836.30 | $836.30 | $836.20 | |