| 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 | $227.53 | 12.530% | $256.0395 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.42 | 12.418% | $17.3349 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.48 | 9.862% | $269.6892 | $269.69 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.35 | 4.274% | $41.0318 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.61 | 7.446% | $123.1439 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.91 | 13.217% | $236.5216 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.75 | 12.547% | $10.9733 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.05 | $954.7342 | $954.72 | $954.75 | $954.60 | |