| 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 | $238.87 | 7.233% | $256.1475 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.35 | 6.823% | $181.973 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.79 | 10.833% | $115.0336 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.90 | 10.799% | $214.8393 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.98 | 11.857% | $55.9061 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.97 | 8.198% | $76.7881 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.70 | 13.115% | $63.0051 | $63.01 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.56 | $963.6927 | $963.70 | $963.70 | $963.60 | |