| 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 | $225.74 | 13.682% | $256.6257 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 12.794% | $18.4982 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.58 | 7.839% | $38.3691 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.79 | 3.404% | $217.9653 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.44 | 12.186% | $166.5289 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.75 | 5.394% | $39.7862 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.58 | 5.551% | $232.8244 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.28 | $970.5978 | $970.61 | $970.60 | $970.60 | |