| 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 | $228.53 | 12.134% | $256.2598 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.74 | 8.533% | $127.7868 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.89 | 10.303% | $45.1029 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.28 | 8.757% | $247.1829 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.55 | 10.265% | $59.0469 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.38 | 5.319% | $9.8789 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.29 | 9.178% | $120.4124 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.66 | $865.6706 | $865.67 | $865.70 | $865.70 | |