| 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 | $237.79 | 7.718% | $256.1426 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.36 | 5.784% | $94.5286 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.90 | 5.400% | $79.9986 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.39 | 7.449% | $218.5405 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.51 | 12.874% | $8.4768 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.78 | 9.136% | $83.7946 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.88 | 11.342% | $130.1365 | $130.14 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.61 | $871.6182 | $871.62 | $871.70 | $871.50 | |