| 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 | $240.86 | 6.323% | $256.0896 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.29 | 13.295% | $21.8546 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.59 | 9.821% | $157.692 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.76 | 11.424% | $110.0423 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.58 | 9.624% | $109.1636 | $109.16 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.85 | 10.482% | $208.6453 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.67 | 3.809% | $23.5335 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.60 | $887.0209 | $887.01 | $887.05 | $887.00 | |