| 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 | $231.33 | 10.805% | $256.3252 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.72 | 5.163% | $27.0479 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.59 | 7.484% | $66.1994 | $66.20 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.43 | 3.569% | $41.8729 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.59 | 5.437% | $176.7019 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.82 | 11.864% | $145.2218 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.83 | 8.664% | $84.5732 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.31 | $797.9423 | $797.94 | $797.90 | $797.90 | |